Warehouse Supervisor

Devons Chocolates•Sun Prairie, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor plans, directs and administers all aspects of the warehouse for production, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, stocking, and distributing a wide variety of materials and supplies; ensuring the enforcement of all warehouse procedures and practices; and periodically reporting on activities.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Must be 18 yrs or older.
3 - 5 years of experience as a warehouse supervisor or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, inventory control methods and procedures and all applicable federal and state rules and regulations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; ability to practically apply such knowledge.
Knowledge of general company and warehouse policies and procedures, and the ability practically to apply such knowledge.
Understanding of stock and inventories generally warehoused in the facility as well as computer driven inventory systems.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, Allergens and Personal Protective Equipment.
Maintain respectful communication with coworkers at all levels within the organization.
Ability to problem- solve equipment and processes in partnership with maintenance.
Ability to determine root cause and diligently apply corrective action.
Ability to read and write, and speak English, Bi-lingual a plus.
Basic Math skills.
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Perform repetitive tasks.
Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
Push/pull up to 2200 lbs of raw materials on a pallet with a pallet jack
Move barrels of up to 600 lbs of ingredients from pallets to conveyors with appropriate equipment.
Potential allergens exposure to: Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Milk and Eggs.
Reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weight up to 50 lbs frequently within the range of the floor level to overhead
3+ Direct Reports

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans and assigns work; screens, interviews, hires, coaches and conducts performance evaluations of all warehouse personnel.
Regular supervision of the warehouse coordinator and clerical staff; general supervision of manual workers through the coordinator.
Establishes operational procedures for production support, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
Recommends changes to existing safety policies and procedures for all activities; maintains current knowledge of and implements existing applicable federal and state safety and health requirements.
Participates in and conducts training.
Inspects physical condition of the warehouse and equipment and prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment; reports on and corrects problems.
Confers with management/supervisors to ensure the coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control and purchasing.
Directs salvage of damaged or used material.
Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories.
Establishes stocking, storage and disposition procedures for all warehouse materials.
Recommends and implements a budget for the warehouse.
Prepares or reviews requests for orders, bid tabulations, stocking reports, annual contract agreements, pre-quotation bid summaries for the department, and purchase orders.
Develops procedures for the operation and maintenance of a computerized inventory control system; conducts review of inventory data.
Supervises the maintenance of inventories of commonly used items to maximize warehouse storage and prevent stocking of seldom used merchandise.
Follows company policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of the information processed.