Warehouse Group Lead

Rich Products Corporation•Chicago Heights, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a Warehouse Group Leader is to coordinate the actions of a group of Associates responsible for shipping and receiving raw and finished goods in compliance with the Rich’s Manufacturing System. This position plans and coordinates staffing, communicates expectations and schedules to the group, ensures materials, machinery, and tools are available throughout the shift, trains associates and monitors their performance, and drives continuous improvement. This position is an hourly, direct labor Associate who directly supports the Production Team Leader; coordinates the actions of 10 to 15 Associates; trains, coaches, and recommends other actions for the group as appropriate; facilitates two-way communications; operates production equipment when required; and is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Warehouse Team Leader.

Requirements

HS diploma degree or GED
3 years of experience as Supervisor
Ability to lead, motivate, and train associates
Must have excellent computer skills and experience in extracting and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools such as Excel, Efficient with all Microsoft Office products.
Experience using RF, and SAP.
Must have good interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
Good skills to analyze problems, develop solutions, and successfully implement the solutions
Must be able to speak, read and write in English
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to plan, organize, and implement actions to drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Provides a safe work environment for the group.
Clearly understand and execute labor standards and run rates to optimize product costs.
Understand food safety and GMP policies at their sites and enforce those policies.
Understands product quality checks, that they are completed, and that product meets quality standards.
Coordinates people, processes, materials, and equipment to keep the line/area running.
Identify interrupters that impact schedule attainment.
Use Rich’s Great Leader Drivers to drive results and engagement with a team of Production Associates.
Shows Associates the connection between what they do and Rich’s customers.