Warehouse Supervisor

Job Details

Description

About 8th Avenue

8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer product holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses. The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Are you looking for us?

The feeling of pride you get when you see something you made being used to nurture the community around you is something you can’t replace. That’s what 8th Avenue Food & Provisions can do for you!

We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible.

We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products.

We’re looking for you! This is an exciting time to join our growing organization!

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the daily activity of the shipping department. They coordinate and direct shift warehouse operations and personnel to ensure that quality work is performed in a safe, productive and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for scheduling daily and weekly assignments for front line warehouse team; leverages and administers policies, programs, and procedures to maximize output while minimizing labor costs

Responsible for training warehouse personnel on safe and efficient warehouse shipping and receiving operations

Proactively monitors and measures warehouse department throughput and quality metrics daily; responsible for coaching, counseling, and managing employees via timely feedback and development.

Establish and execute processes to ensure accuracy of all inbound items received

Maintain communication with the department managers and leads on warehouse shipping priorities and resource needs

Assists Plant Manager in annual development of department operating budget

Assists in improving inventory integrity, troubleshoot areas of concern and lead team to adjust through established cycle counting process

Partners with Health & Safety function to advance warehouse department safety programs and improve employee safety in the workplace. Serve as the on-site safety representative during emergency situations and when manager is offsite. Responsible for investigating and reporting safety incidents and identifying corrective actions to address safety findings

Leverage, 5S and lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes, positively impacting the areas of quality, productivity, and sanitation

Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution

1+ years team or project leadership experience

3+ years manufacturing experience

Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

3+ years supervisory experience

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, and successful completion of a forklift training program

Associates degree in supply chain, maintenance, manufacturing, or related field

Previous experience with implementing behavior-based safety programs

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strategic planning skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment

Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift

Much be able to crouch, kneel and stoop for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken word, and distinguish objects and equipment visually

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)