Warehouse Supervisor, 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes•Platte City, MO

3d•Onsite

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

Manage and coordinate the work of warehouse employees.
Provide leadership, direction, and development of warehouse employees.
Lead and develop the 1st shift staff.
Talent management and scheduling staff.
Supply chain operations and management.
Compliance & safety training and oversight.
Contribute to the 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.