Superintendent Warehouse- 1st shift

Clemens Family Corporation; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent to lead the 2nd shift, plan and direct warehousing and distribution operations, and set clear goals for each department.

You will monitor performance data, manage budgeting and vendor relations, ensure equipment and records are maintained, and promote continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field with 7–10 years of experience.
• Ability to work fluctuating hours to support production demands.
• Proficiency with in-house inventory/production software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate day shift warehousing and distribution activities.
• Review performance data to measure productivity and drive cost reduction.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are maintained and records are kept up to date.
• Monitor and report on departmental budgets and spending to optimize assets.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure safety standards.
• Develop and implement department policies, goals and procedures with leadership.
• Oversee staffing processes: hiring, training, and development of personnel.
• Foster continuous improvement and strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or relevant discipline

Tools

Inventory/production software

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The Warehouse Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities and operations of the 2nd shift warehouse in Coldwater, MI. The position requires a strong leader who can manage and direct the overall operation by setting a vision and goals for each department along with tools to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Direct and coordinate activities of all day shift warehousing and distribution needs.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Ensures all equipment and machinery are accounted for and properly maintained.
• Ensures all records are monitored and reported on in a timely basis.
• Ensures areas are neat, clean, and orderly at all times.
• Assist in the development, direction and coordination of department’s functional and capital budget activities to fund operations, optimize assets and increase efficiency.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with organization leadership across all departments and areas.
• Determines staffing requirements, interviews, hires and trains new employees, or oversees those personnel processes.
• Continually seeks to build and improve the team through utilization of CFG’s Continuous Improvement process and through aggressive performance management.
• Systematically cultivates and maintains long‑term, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and with selected organizations to achieve mutual goals while ensuring clarity, understanding and commitment.
• Keeps up to date on technology, trends and issues affecting the industry and develops strategies to address these issues.
• Acts as a representative and ambassador to the local community to promote positive relationships and strong partnerships for the benefit of the organization.
• Facilitates the development, maintenance and monitoring of organizational plans.
• Monitors vendors to ensure they effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
• Develops innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or relevant discipline and 7-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to work fluctuating hours as needed to facilitate production demands.
• Must learn and understand in-house inventory/production software and the Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Outlook, Word and Excel).

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre‑employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

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