Supervisor, Warehouse (2nd Shift)

Company: Nestle International
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career, and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, it's about enriching you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates all duties of department or area. These include but are not limited to improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and maximizing the department's effectiveness through long term planning and project implementation. . Coordinates communication among and between Warehouse Operations and Production planning and operations. Warehouse Supervisor manages hourly employees in assigned area, provides appropriate training, development, ensures consistent roll out of plant policies & procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise day-to-day activities of assigned department. Provide guidance and training to hourly workforce to ensure production, supply chain and quality goals are met. Meet scheduled commitments on a timely basis with respect to mixing, sifting and delivering WIP to designated areas. Meet shipping and receiving schedules as well as inventory control and accuracy. Maintain positive employee relations, open communications while resolving employee discipline or performance issues. Maintain professional relationships with other departments within the plant and corporate offices.

o Prepare paperwork / reports on a timely basis.

o Follow all sanitation, GMP, safety, quality and employee relation programs.

o Confirm processes are run in accordance with SOP's, SOPP's and other documentation.

o Identify, recommend, develop and implement improvements in safety, quality, processes, costs and SOP documentation.

o Responsible to have safe work instructions available for all positions.

o Meet ad-hoc customer requirements or to deal with unexpected Supply Chain disruptions

Warehouse Supervisor will drive LEAN activities to improve performance

Ensure all raw material, packaging material, WIP and finished goods are handled within GMP and FIFO guidelines.

Drive cost saving initiatives to improve performance and cost of the warehouse operation. Also ensure the correct construction, control and management of the budget of warehousing (cost budget for warehousing and possible investment requirements).

Develop, maintain and empower a quality conscientious attitude among employees. Help identify long term opportunities and solutions for continuous improvement. Promote open communications between shifts and departments. Develop teamwork approach to teams.

Ensure all employees have the required level of safety training, all equipment and installations are well maintained with safety guards & devices and associates are using the appropriate PPE.

Assure activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management systems.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

BA / BS Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent experience preferred

SAP experience preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years progressive experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Previous supervisory/people leader responsibilities preferred.
• Firm understanding of manufacturing production and distribution processes.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and logistic processes.
• Experience in the food processing, aseptic or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred

SKILLS:

• Communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
• Troubleshooting / problem-solving (analytical) skills
• Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Computer skills, SAP, GLOBE, MRP.

The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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