Supervisor, Warehouse

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Ochlocknee, GA

24d

About The Position

Responsible for the organization, scheduling of staff, and directing of the warehouse and shipping day-to-day work plan. Coordinate and supervise the storage and movement of finished goods inventory and all packaging operations. Optimize morale & team effectiveness by embracing a “total” team concept encompassing packaging and warehousing. Implement best practices (both Oil-Dri and industry wide) as well as process improvements in packaging and warehouse. Adhering to all safety, regulatory and quality requirements.

Requirements

Experience with an ERP Manufacturing system.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years experience in a distribution or packaging environment.
Minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
Experience in bulk material handling and packaging processes.
Experience with counting inventory and maintaining accurate inventory documents.
Familiarity with MS Excel spreadsheets, word processing and Outlook.
Working knowledge of an ERP and HRIS Timekeeper strongly preferred.
Able to analyze problems and present workable solutions.
Possess the ability to effectively communicate and lead.
Possess core values of Honesty and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a logistics/operations-related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
Working knowledge of an ERP and HRIS Timekeeper strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision, training and scheduling of Warehouse and Shipping teammates in order to maintain productivity and efficiency.
Works cross departmentally to achieve plant goals and objectives.
Ensures that warehouse and shipping teammates are in compliance with Oil-Dri safety and housekeeping policy, and that all machinery and equipment is in compliance with MSHA safety standards.
Reports and investigates all safety incidents and develops corrective actions to eliminate future recurrences.
Handles performance management including performance evaluations on teammates and performs all other administrative functions of a plant supervisor.
Promotes and enforces compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures.
Understands quality standards
Takes corrective action to eliminate quality problems, such as excessive waste or re-work.
Verifies the availability (inventory) of materials, tools, and equipment to perform scheduled work.
Initiates and completes work orders and purchase requisitions (materials, supplies, tools, etc.) as required.
Gathers and analyzes data; makes and implements recommendations for improvements deemed necessary.
Plan warehouse space and utilization.
Review and verify transactions.
Coordinate shipments with Logistics, Customer Service and Scheduling.
Gather and analyze data; make and implement recommendations for process improvements.
Count and maintain accurate daily inventory records.
Conduct monthly cycle counts.
Coordinate all cycle count events with Inventory Control Analyst and plant teammates.
Perform other related duties as assigned.