About the position
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing receiving, intercompany transfers, picking/packing and order shipments. Communicates with other supervisors, superintendent and hourly employees on operational issues. Makes decisions regarding placement of employees to meet production goals and coordinates and oversees production within department. Maintains employee relations and welfare, utilizes plant safety and ergonomic procedures and follows quality standards. Maintains compliance with all governmental regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures. Supervises hourly employees to meet or exceed production standards. Follows Quality Assurance procedures according to written specifications achieving acceptable quality and food safety standards. Ensures Hygiene and GMP programs are properly followed by employees. Responsible for good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Assigns work and issues disciplinary actions to hourly employees. Reviews production reports for accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance with all relevant safety legislation and approved codes of practice.
- Monitors and ensures all warehouse activities such as goods in and out; storing and shipping are done on a timely basis with minimal errors.
- Ensures all assembled goods are packed and labeled correctly and loading lists are prepared accurately and all paperwork is prepared.
- Management of workforce, identifies training needs through regular performance appraisals.
- Monitors and reviews working practices to maximize performance and productivity and ensures that all procedures and working practices adhere to company standards.
- Compiles and maintains all necessary records, reports and logs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA Standards, USDA, HACCP and EPA Regulations.
- Manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
- Knowledge of SAP, Manufacturing software, Inventory software, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Order processing.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement.
- Good planning and priority setting skills.
- Bilingual a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
- Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
- Apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
- Education Reimbursement Program for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency Diploma or pursuing an academic degree.
