Production Supervisor

ReaderLink; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ReaderLink is seeking a Production Supervisor for its warehousing operations in Denton, Texas. The role leads real-time operations to maximize resources and meet customer satisfaction, productivity, and schedule adherence.

You will organize the department, plan resources, train staff, and ensure safety and SOP compliance, while driving cost efficiency and weekly/monthly reporting. Growth opportunities are available within a growing distribution network.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control the department's overall operations.
• Plan out department resources and activities in relation to company objectives, setting targets and achieving cost per unit goals.
• Make plans to develop staff of the warehouse by inter/on-job training.
• Follow up and control daily attendance.
• Maintain housekeeping of department and surrounding area.
• Implement cost reduction principles in all aspects of department transactions and activities.
• Promote constant motivation among staff to strive for an efficient and effective department.
• Oversee the respective department to include establishing and monitoring standards, maintaining compliance with SOPs and developing employees' performance.
• Enhance subordinates' well-being and capability through training and give opportunities for promotion.
• Always research to improve department operations according to company's objectives.
• Communicate with other departments and team leaders daily.
• Ensure quality objectives are met.
• Respond to internal customer communication via e-mail, Teams, and telephone.
• Plan staffing requirements.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain standards of safety and security in the department and facility.
• Ensure compliance with company and facility policies.

Job description

Description

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ReaderLink is a leading full-service distributor of hardcover, trade, and paperback books to non-trade channel booksellers throughout North America. We work with some of the biggest names in retail across multiple retail channels.

We offer competitive pay starting at $50,000 to $65,000, great benefits, and opportunities to grow!

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• 112 hours of paid time off (PTO) to start
• Employee discount
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

The Production Supervisor position leads and supervises real-time operations that facilitate the maximization of resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and company goals.

Essential Functions

• Organize and control the department's overall operations.
• Plan out department resources and activities in relation to company objectives, setting targets and achieving cost per unit goals.
• Make plans to develop staff of the warehouse by inter/on-job training.
• Follow up and control daily attendance.
• Maintain housekeeping of department and surrounding area.
• Implement cost reduction principles in all aspects of department transactions and activities.
• Promote constant motivation among staff to strive for an efficient and effective department.
• Oversee the respective department to include establishing and monitoring standards, maintaining compliance with SOPs and developing employees' performance.
• Enhance subordinates' well-being and capability through training and give opportunities for promotion.
• Always research to improve department operations according to company's objectives.
• Communicate with other departments and team leaders daily.
• Ensure quality objectives are met.
• Respond to internal customer communication via e-mail, Teams, and telephone.
• Plan staffing requirements.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain standards of safety and security in the department and facility.
• Ensure compliance with company and facility policies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Non-Essential Functions

• Knowledge of warehousing and distribution practices.
• Working closely with the other department heads to ensure proper staffing is always in place to handle the workload as needed.
• Familiarity with computer systems and WMS.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives.