Warehouse Supervisor- 2nd Shift - New Lenox, United States - NLX Beverage Solutions

Description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor contributes to the ongoing logistics of plant operations by providing skilled to expert-level knowledge of receiving packaging materials, raw ingredients, equipment and parts while coordinating the shipment of finished goods with a "safety first" mindset. This position is responsible for guiding, assisting, training, mentoring and leading the warehouse team in the completion of daily warehouse duties in a safe, efficient and accurate manner. The supervisor's responsibilities include troubleshooting any logistics or warehouse operations as necessary and schedule/support the warehouse team. All NLX Supervisors have the responsibility to work with the Quality Department to ensure food safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the daily shipping schedule to plan and lead daily activities of the warehousemen to ensure continual flow of inbound and outbound trailers.
• Schedule the warehousemen appropriately to complete all inbound/outbound and production operations on a daily basis while utilizing the labor to cost per case.
• Work in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure all trailers are loaded and unloaded as scheduled.
• Ensure all outbound finished goods shipments are shipped to quality standards; including pallet and product condition, trailer condition, product weight and correct quantities.
• Ensure all inbound, raw and packaging materials are received in acceptable condition.
• Work alongside the Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure all receipts are entered into SAGE daily.
• Review and complete all departmental documentation to verify it is completed utilizing Good Documentation Practices for an SQF level 3 facility.
• Review Daily Shipping Schedule to ensure proper inventory levels for the current week's shipments.
• Work as a team with other department supervisors to ensure all daily duties are completed throughout the facility.
• Promote good communication with truck drivers to help with dock flow.
• Procure departmental supplies as needed and within the budget.
• Act as first contact for forklift issues maintaining a good working relationship with the forklift maintenance company to keep forklift fleet in good operating conditions.
• With guidance from the manager, completion of performance evaluations and individual employee meetings
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse owning the Master Sanitation Schedule for the department.
• Lead by example to ensure all warehouse sanitation tasks are complete and that all safety guidelines are followed.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the NLX Management team.

Required Skills/Abilities

• write, speak, and comprehend English
• working knowledge of basic math, including metric weights and measures
• to communicate effectively both written and orally at all levels within the organization
• to act as a "coach" and motivator, and demonstrate a positive influence on team members

Requires ability to formulate, give, take, and follow directions, demonstrated time management skills as well as organizational development and improvement skills

• proficiency
• to give positive suggestions to improve warehouse operations and dock flow
• to work well under changing demands
• have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver
• to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies
• accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality detail
• understanding of quality and food safety as it relates to the manufacturing process
• of supplies, equipment, and inventory control

Desired Skills/Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3-5 years warehouse experience
• Experience with SAGE ERP or similar ERP system
• Strong Organizational skills
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Good skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience with inventory management
• Core safety initiatives and OSHA guidelines
• Forklift certified