Warehouse Superintendent Position Available In Chambers, Alabama

Warehouse Superintendent 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Valley, AL Overview of Company John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas .

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Superintendent is responsible for supervising employees on assigned shift to ensure production guidelines are being met within established timing, quality and cost standards. This position has emphasis on semi-skilled and skilled operations, quality assurance and troubleshooting. Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving while practicing high level of judgement skills and can supervise box room employees. Direct the routine maintenance and set-up of equipment and facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities If Any:

Directly supervises Shipping/receiving and warehouse supervisors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing daily cycle counts all dry goods areas.
• Works with the leadership team to maintain knowledge of yields and variances, methods of calculations, typical problem areas and methods for corrections and improvement.
• Ensure that the standards of all safety and ergonomic programs are followed.
• Responsibilities include training employees to ensure safe operating procedures are being followed. Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain desired product quality and safety.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of product and equipment to ensure ability to direct employees to perform the job properly.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Suggests changes in workflow processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department and/or production crew to maintain the lowest level of downtime and product costs possible.
• Responsible for shift schedule to include workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, vacations, breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees and shift rotations.
• Monitor daily to ensure GMP and USDA standards are being met.
• Maintain a high standard of employee relations.
• Walk the floor daily to address immediate questions and concerns.
• Ensure that all dry goods are issued and received in accordance with SOP.
• Maintain and control the flow of all box room product to production to minimize any and all downtime.
• Prepare for upcoming production schedules, coordinating with the first shift supervisor to ensure all production needs are met and production is being kept supplied with all necessary products.
• Maintain all MRP systems
• Create DOs and help out all sister areas as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be able to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Demonstrated ability to understand basic percentages and problem-solving skills

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use all other computer programs that are or will be made available. Must qualify for and obtain, a forklift license through John Soules Foods Safety department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, may be in tight spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperature, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management and may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required.

Percent of Travel If Any:

None Work Remotely Yes or No:

No Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or years of experience in a manufacturing industry; 4 years of related experience is preferred or the combination of education and experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position, including supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs.