Supply Chain Lead - Night Shift

Ferrero International S.A.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to direct the shipping/receiving department at our plant. You will coordinate activities, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold food safety standards across all shipments.

Leadership and a focus on continuous improvement are essential as you guide a team in a dynamic production environment. The role requires hands-on supervision, coordination with the Supply Chain Supervisor and Plant Logistics Manager, and flexibility to adjust shifts and cover for

Qualifications

• Leading and coordinating a shipping/receiving department in a food plant.
• Strong knowledge of SAP document flow and transactions.
• Fosters a safety and food-safety focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient operation of the shipping/receiving department with supervisors.
• Provide leadership and delegate tasks to associates in the department.
• Schedule inbound/outbound shipments and verify shipping documents and bills of lading.

Skills

Leadership

Shipping coordination

SAP transactions

Safety & food defense

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The Supply Chain Lead directs and coordinates the shipping/receiving departments.

Performs a variety of duties for the loading, unloading, and scheduling of shipments for the plant (load planning). Ability to Recall and Hold Finished Goods. Maintains all relevant paperwork and ensures that all food safety requirements are followed. Working in a team environment that promotes safety, food safety, clear communication, leadership, creativity and overall, continuous improvement for both the individual and the Company.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the efficient operation of the department with the Supply Chain Supervisor and Plant Logistics Manager
• Provides leadership, direction and support to all associates working in the department. Delegates responsibilities and tasks along with the Supply Chain Supervisor and Plant Logistics Manager.
• Must be able to spot trailers
• Operates bulk unloading system and monitors capacities and condition of this system.
• Know process/procedure by shipping/receiving to Recall/Hold (also mock recalls/holds) for finished goods as well as raw and packaging materials..
• Verifies shipping/receiving/inventory documents as required.
• Schedules incoming or outbound raw material and finished product shipments.
• Reviews, checks, and verifies accuracy of shipping documents for all incoming shipments and performs appropriate SAP transactions within SAP.
• Checks and rejects, as appropriate, incoming goods and trailers as appropriate for possible contamination or damage that could jeopardize the food safety of our products.
• Prepares and forwards to appropriate source all documents, bills of lading, etc. for outbound shipments.
• Will replace all persons on vacation, will change shifts when necessary and work in the production department when the department is operating below capacity.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings and Performs other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Worker subject to inside environmental conditions: (dust, odors) protection from weather conditions; not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Worker subject to fluctuation of temperatures for periods of more than one hour.
• Worker subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Worker subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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