Warehouse Supervisor - Nights

Nature's Bakery•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Warehouse Department and providing general supervision of all warehouse operations and functional processes within the department. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed, trained, and engaged team of warehouse associates who support the site by offering the highest levels of logistics support. This position involves planning, directing, and coordinating all warehousing activities. Must supply the production lines in a timely manner with no disruptions. Must drive key performance indicators for cost savings, customer service levels, and safety through proper scheduling and training.

Requirements

2-3 years of Leadership experience. Preferably in high-volume warehousing.
Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, also SQF or AIB audits.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence professionally.
Management of warehouse staff (including hiring, training, developing, motivating, and resolving associate issues).
Strong analytical and communication skills.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in manufacturing.
Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years’ experience in related jobs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

5S/Lean experience a plus.
Experience in the Food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead by example.
Must be able to learn all applicable SAP transactions within 30 days.
Drive a safety-minded culture daily.
Must be flexible with work hours to ensure all tasks are appropriately monitored and completed.
Support and participate in quarterly inventories, ensuring we meet our accuracy goals.
Maintain payroll daily, issuing attendance letters as needed.
Assist in regular reviews of team members, including annual feedback.
Developing and mentoring associates through frequent 1:1s and development plans for each associate
Effectively communicate with other departments, ensuring all materials for production are correctly staged at each line.
Support all aspects of associate Safety, Quality & Food safety, and GMP policies and procedures daily.
Ensure the next shift is set up for success through daily connection points and pass downs.
Must be certified on all warehouse equipment within 60 days.
Must be willing to be certified as a formal trainer for all warehouse equipment.
Must be willing to jump in and help as needed to ensure the line continues to run.
Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions and work with the Safety team towards resolutions and area improvements to facilitate accident prevention.
Enforce company policies and issue coaching/disciplinary documentation as needed.
Facilitate communication with the management team and teammates, including daily end-of-day reports.
Train new associates (forklift, load trucks, unload trucks, stock rotation, SAP transactions, and put product away).
Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks; ensure that the trucks are loaded on time and leave on time.
Write bill of ladings, keep accurate records of every pallet, monitor the pallets, drums, and totes, keep inventory, and ensure that these are sent to the right vendors.
Maintain inventory levels through SAP warehouse monitor and ensure appropriate material movement transactions occur.
Responsible for compliance and knowledge with OSHA regulations and other safety standards.
Safely maintain facility in accordance with company and governmental standards.
Ensure that warehousing procedures offer the cost-effective solutions that drive profitability.
Must facilitate communication with the quality assurance personnel regarding the ingredients, lot numbers, and any issues regarding existing stock.
Must stand in as department leader in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.