Warehouse Team Lead - Shipping - 2nd Shift

BA Candidate Gateway•Swedesboro, NJ

9h•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas! Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world. Position Summary: Directs warehousing activities for the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Directs warehousing activities for the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, packaging, handling and disposition of materials, warehouse inventory control. Plans, organizes and directs all phases of warehousing activities to insure the most efficient use of personnel and equipment. Prepares budgets for the department and operates within approved budgets. Measures productivity by tracking picking and loading levels per man-hour, as well as costs. Continually evaluates storage efficiency as well as space requirements. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding proper racking, slotting and flow through. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, and purchasing. Direct salvage of damaged products. Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for following food safety and food quality programs. Requires plant work in a cold and wet environment. Must be able to perform tasks and make decisions, and communicate under tight time limits. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization A proven track record of results with a bias for action A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture. Ensures food safety and quality interactions in the Warehouse Department such as trailer inspections are carried out as protocol states. Applies all learnings acquired in the Jackson Food Safety and Quality Training On-boarding packet in day-to-day operations and ensures that others comply with it as well. Be familiarized with the Food Safety Policy. Along with the site's senior management, ensures: Adequate resources are available to achieve food safety and quality objectives. Supports the development, implementation, maintenance and on-going improvement of the SQF system. Food safety practices are followed. Training associates essential to food safety and quality occur and the required competency to carry out functions has been met. By your key position in our company, you will support our environmental and social initiatives to drive progress against our corporate social responsibility and B Corp certification ambitions.

Requirements

Four (4) year college degree
Three (3) to Five (5) year related experience
Computer Literate
Requires plant work in a cold and wet environment.
Must be able to perform tasks and make decisions, and communicate under tight time limits.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
A proven track record of results with a bias for action
A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to select and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
Directs the day-to-day activities, including receiving, sanitation, maintenance and inventory control.
Responsible for warehouse pick rates, directing the department supervisors as to out of stocks, receiving errors, selection errors and warehouse slotting of products.
Generates warehouse productivity reports, in regards to selection rates, receiving rates, and accounts for all labor hours, both direct and indirect.
Adheres to budget requirements and works towards obtaining objectives and division goals.
Responsible for the maintenance of warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs.
Ensures the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions.
Responsible for safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and within the regulations of OSHA local and state regulations.
Recommends equipment requirements and replacements to the Sr. Warehouse Manager