Warehouse Supervisor - Northfield, United States - Post Consumer Brands

Description

Business Unit Overview:

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The companys portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. Were always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, were growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. Thats where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, were just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and were always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference thats evident on grocery store shelves and families tables across North America.

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members. The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Job Function

The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for providing the best possible services to our internal and external customers by directing Distribution Center workers in the receiving, storage, PPA support, selection and shipping of our high-quality products and ensuring efficient, economical and safe handling of warehouse merchandise and equipment. Responsible for the skill development of warehouse team members and office staff. Will back up site distribution manager as assigned.

Job Activities

1. Customer Focus Achieve and maintain alignment in the value chain between suppliers, MOM Brands and the Customer
2. Maintain shipping/receiving schedules and Posts high-quality standards of food safety, inventory accuracy and documentation.

Food Safety Expertise

1. Serve as Lead Distribution SQF Practitioner.
2. Have completed a HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, Internal Auditor, PCQI Training Coursework
3. Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System and stay current with all regulatory updates.
4. Ensure that all company food safety, defense, security, and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented.

EHS & Site Safety Manager

1. Serve as the site safety expert and champion.
2. Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments.
3. Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, FLIP, and compliance training programs.

Labor Management

1. Develops an effective team to achieve expected business results.
2. Manages employee work schedules, assigns work as needed, communicates company messages and validates payroll.
3. Manage hourly staff performance through yearly reviews by coaching and giving feedback.

Follow PCB Values

1. Put Safety First, Be Bold, Win as One, Act Like an Owner, Do Right and Bring Joy

Job Requirements

Education Bachelors degree preferred

Experience 4 years supervisory responsibility in distribution or food manufacturing; food warehousing/production operations experience in a team environment is ideal.

Skills

1. Thorough understanding of warehouse operations within a distribution environment
2. knowledge of industry and government regulations
3. Experience in team building, self-motivated, dependable, organized, customer service oriented, and self-sufficient
4. Flexibility in work schedule
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening and follow-through; excellent communication skills
6. Ability to operate in a high stress, dynamic environment, ability to create original correspondence
7. Good computer skills

Management Skills

1. Ability to develop and achieve performance goals and objectives in the area of productivity, accuracy and cost
2. Solve practical problems
3. Recruit, interview, train and evaluate new hires
4. Flexible in responding to the needs of the business in a timely manner
5. Must be strong at establishing priorities and obtaining results
6. Maintain standards for food safety/security, people safety/security and warehouse activities/functions

Relationships

1. Internal Works with Planners (Demand, Distribution, Production, and Transportation), Quality, Supervisors, and Customer Solutions as needed.
2. Participates as a member on cross-functional teams as required or assigned
3. Builds external relationships with Carriers and Customers to resolve problems and negotiate solutions
4. Contact with suppliers/contractors to purchase materials or review services

Problem Solving

1. Evaluates staffing levels and staff utilization; recommends solutions to improving performance and productivity while balancing costs and service requirements
2. Recommends innovative improvements to existing systems and procedures