Warehouse Supervisor (Kitting)

About the position

The Kitting Production Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the daily workload is released in accordance with company standards while providing analysis to impact business decisions. This position will work to coordinate the daily workload and plan work release to the floor.

Responsibilities

• Review available staffing and work assignments while updating Daily Staffing Sheet in a timely manner
• Walk assigned area and identify available equipment and any safety needs
• Review staffing assignments for production lines in the department
• Actively participate in shift start-ups bringing pertinent information to the team highlighting the current safety topics, accomplishments, and other announcements
• Verify labor needs vs. daily schedule provided by production scheduler
• Plan and continuously monitor departmental operation throughout the shift to ensure that all work requirements and customer needs are being met
• Responsible for instilling the Smucker culture through the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
• Provide performance-based feedback to direct reports through monitoring of individual performances and job assignments
• Drive and implement the business plan to achieve or exceed goals
• Implement Lean principles to drive operational improvements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures and directives
• Prepare, review, analyze and present business reports and updates to identify operational improvements in production, quality, and safety
• Assist in staffing and training of assigned associates
• Assist in scheduling and movement of labor in the facility in order to achieve company objectives
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and compliant with company policies
• Demonstrate and promote a solution based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives
• Translate complex information into easily understandable messages to facilitate clear communication and expectations across all levels of the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution environment
• 1 year of previous inventory management experience
• Strong computer skills

Nice-to-haves

• Food manufacturing/distribution experience is desired
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in Blue Yonder, Oracle and IMI systems is a plus
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization
• Willingness to work off-shifts as needed