Warehouse Operations Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a warehouse supervisor to direct and coach cooler employees, schedule work, and coordinate materials movement to maximize productivity and accuracy of shipments.

You will enforce safety rules, ensure food safety standards, and cooperate with production, sales and customer service to keep inventory aligned with demand. Supervisory experience, leadership, and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain and logistics, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment with leadership attributes or team lead experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to warehouse/cooler employees to meet the needs of the business. Coordinate the work efforts of employees to ensure that all customer expectations, both internal and external, are satisfied, accurate and on time
• Assist with design and implementation of work methods and operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current
• Maintain and reconcile inventories; ensure month-end inventories are finished accurately and in a timely manner
• Determine needed quantities of packaging, ingredients, finished products, etc., and communicate those needs to the appropriate area. Anticipate current and future production needs through close communication with sales and production
• Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels; prepare, review, and track orders through the purchasing process; input and maintain orders placed, including inventory purchase orders, price changes and order updates
• Coordinate with outside warehouses, suppliers, and internal/external customers as appropriate
• Follow up on delivery to ensure efficient stock of materials for plant or location success
• Inspect physical condition of warehouse and equipment and ensure condition of warehouse meets all regulatory and safety standards
• Work effectively with union and non-union employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions if applicable, and employment policies
• Provide for the supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances. Review and edit employee electronic time records as needed. Participate in collective bargaining agreement or other contract related activities and discussions as requested. Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and Powered industrial truck training.
• Document/update and ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines
• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs. Review work processes; recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product or service; and suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency. Think creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain and logistics, or related field

Equivalent experience and education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a warehouse supervisor to direct and coach cooler employees, schedule work, and coordinate materials movement to maximize productivity and accuracy of shipments.

You will enforce safety rules, ensure food safety standards, and cooperate with production, sales and customer service to keep inventory aligned with demand. Supervisory experience, leadership, and English communication are essential.