Warehouse Supervisor - 3 yrs EXP Req'd

Company: McLane - Foodservice
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Supervisor, Warehouse

721 Taylor Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601


This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and help provide 24 hours coverage. Provide general supervision of all warehouse operations and functional processes within the department. Primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed and trained department that supports the warehousing function by offering the highest levels of logistics support. This position involves the planning, directing, and coordination of all warehousing activities. Must keep product moving smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. Must drive key performance indicators for cost savings, and maintain efficient utilization of manpower through proper scheduling and training in order to provide the highest levels of customer service at the store level.

Benefits:

• Direct and motivate Teammates.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions through the company safety department.
• Responsible for compliance and knowledge with OSHA regulations and other safety standards. Maintain facility in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards.
• Ensure that warehousing procedures offer the cost-effective solutions that will drive profitability.
• Uphold sanitation and housekeeping standards and conduct compliance audits to such standards.
• Manage and benchmark warehouse aspects of profit and loss statement.
• Assist in managing all department re-bids.
• Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Warehouse Teammates and Support Staff. Current week and following week schedules should always be posted with a working copy available by request for the next week.
• Must facilitate communication within the management team and between the Teammates and management.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
• Enforcement of general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates. All final written warnings and separations will be presented and administered by this position with the approval of the Distribution Manager and/or the Human Resources Manager.
• Must assign accountability within staff to track and trend key performance indicators to ensure the center is meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Strong knowledge of Teammate Handbook.
• Establish and provide departmental coverage and leadership and maintain highest level of managerial professionalism at all times.
• Assist Transportation Supervisors and Managers with resolution of issues between warehousing and distribution.
• Provide additional assistance with projects and other items to be assigned periodically.
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  Advantages:
  • Hiring Immediately
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous Benefits
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor s degree in a related field is preferred.
    • 3-5 years of experience in all facets of outbound and inbound warehousing, preferably in the food service industry.
    • Mainframe computer software relating to record keeping.
    • Preferred experience on AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; or similar programs.
    • Management of large numbers of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating Teammates, and resolving employee relations issues.
    • Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
    • Knowledge of distribution systems.
    • Ability to utilize faxing and copying machines.
    • Extensive communications via phone.
    • Ability to communicate with different levels of internal/external staffing.
    • Understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.
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      Details are subject to change at any time. Please call for current offers and information. Associated topics: coordinator, entry level, intern, logistics, operator night, servicer, stocker, supply chain, warehouse, warehouseman

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