Warehouse Supervisor, 1st Shift
About The Position
Join our team at our new facility north of Kansas City, MO! This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate nutritional products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life. We are looking for a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor to manage and coordinate the work of our warehouse employees. You will be responsible for warehouse operations at the Midwest Distribution Center (MWDC) located in Platte City, MO. Your role will include providing leadership, direction and development of warehouse employees in a 2-shift/5-days a week operation. You will lead and develop the 1st shift staff at our location. Key responsibilities include talent management and scheduling staff, supply chain operations and management, compliance & safety training and oversight, and other duties as assigned. You will contribute to the maintenance and ongoing development of safety, production, service, quality, inventory control standards and employee development for the site. You will maintain effective business relationships with local sales team members, customer service and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 1+ years of experience managing people
- 2+ years of experience with warehouse/distribution center operations including demonstrated success progression with leadership or operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, smartphones, and other hardware/software
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years or more experience managing people
- Practice experience building sales and inventory forecasts, collaborating with internal supply chain partners, and/or managing a substantial budget
- Experience working with DOT regulations, EH&S programs, and other compliance/safety procedures
- Forklift experience
Responsibilities
- Talent management and scheduling staff
- Supply chain operations and management
- Compliance & safety training and oversight
- Maintenance and ongoing development of safety, production, service, quality, inventory control standards and employee development for the site
- Maintain effective business relationships with local sales team members, customer service and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners
Benefits
- A broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
