Production Supervisor

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Brighton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Tobacco-free locations

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Brighton, MI is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Leader to direct cost-effective shipping operations and supervise staff. You will help develop procedures to improve service, train team members, and manage budgets and safety programs.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years warehouse experience, 1 year leadership, DOT/OSHA knowledge; PIV certification preferred; shift is 6PM onward; four-day rotating schedule with Saturdays off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• One year of leadership experience required (Receiving leadership preferred).
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and related regulations preferred.
• PIV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs cost-effective operation of warehouse shipping.
• Collaborates with leadership to maintain operating proficiency and profitability.
• Directs staff selection, training and scheduling.
• Maintains budget for shipping wages and related costs.
• Develops procedures to minimize damages and ensure accountability.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff; conducts performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Staff mentoring

Training staff

Safety programs

Budget management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PIV certification

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Location: 8152 Kensington Ct Brighton, MI 48116

Responsibilities

• Directs cost-effective operation of warehouse shipping.
• Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately.
• Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping-related costs.
• Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.
• Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information.
• Attends and/or leads training as required, to include safety program training.
• Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employees’ incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.
• Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff.
• Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Schedule: Four day work week that rotates every 4 months - Rotates between Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday, Tuesday-Friday, Sunday -Wednesday. You would always have Saturdays off. Shift time: 6PM and going until finish (Shifts may vary based on case volume)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of warehouse experience required
• One year of previous leadership experience required (Receiving leadership preferred)
• Knowledge of Fusion Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification is preferred
• Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC, and other related regulatory agencies and laws

Culture

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

Benefits

• All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
• Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

About the Company

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.