GoGo Squeez Hiring for Warehouse Supervisor – Raw Materials at Nampa, ID  Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Raw Material Supervisor

Reports to: Factory Warehouse Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 16

Key Internal Partners: Operations, Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, R&D, Purchasing

Key External Partners: 3PL Carriers, Suppliers

Location: Nampa, ID

Job Summary:

The Raw Material Supervisor leads a team in receiving incoming raw material shipments of fresh apples, and other product components including frozen red fruits, aseptic purees and other ingredients and sanitation chemicals. The Raw Material Supervisor is also responsible for management of the ambient, cold storage, freezer and waste removal areas and processes. This includes the quality monitoring, management of, and consumption of fresh apples.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide guidance and general direction to team members and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain policies, standards and procedures
• Lead the efforts of the raw material warehouse team organized to support 24/7 operations in meeting operational goals in the areas of safety, quality, cost, delivery, motivation and environmental.
  • Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of raw material warehouse employees
  • Lead daily meetings and provide clear communication on work-related matters
  • Plan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
  • Collaborate with Quality to provide supplier samples for testing, review test results and release conforming materials for production use.
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring of fresh apple quality and collaborate with other departments as needed to adjust apple blends, or apple consumption to reduce waste and ensure product quality.
  • Monitor production schedule and creates weekly inventory list of items to pull by FEFO and make updates based on deliveries.
  • Monitor production needs and deliveries. Stock production locations with released product and ensure monitoring of production returns for re-use before expiration.
  • Develop warehouse team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees to meet business needs and to contribute positively to the company culture
  • Maintain warehouse team job performance by coaching, counseling, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Collaborates with Human Resources to administer discipline when needed.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and production delivery operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
  • Owns the process for providing instruction and training on safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local receiving, warehousing and material handling requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier issues, improvements, and annual reviews.
  • Examine incoming shipment contents and comparing with records, (such as manifests, invoices or orders) to verify accuracy
  • Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain Specialist regarding all aspects of inventory management, including cycle counting and physical inventory processes.
  • Maintain physical condition of warehouse, including adherence to 6″S” principles and inspecting of equipment. Issues work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
  • Consult and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues such as damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications
• Ensure effective scheduling of all inbound and outbound loads for the raw material areas.
• Proposes and manages improvement projects. Participates as a member of cross-functional and cross-site projects.
• Assist and act as back-up to the Finished Goods Warehouse Supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Loads Received; Safety Incident Rate; Property and Product Damage Incidents; Department Retention; Inventory Accuracy; On-Time Production Delivery

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED with some post-high school education is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or other related field is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience as a lead or Supervisor is required
• Previous receiving/material handling experience and forklift operating experience is required
• At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology is preferred.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
• Ability to lead root cause analysis events
• Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.
• Must have a passion for being in the warehouse and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)
• Ability to develop work standards and processes that ensure employee, product, and equipment safety.
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices in inventory control, equipment maintenance and reporting.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally in order to deliver exceptional results.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and inventory management systems.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to get on and off a forklift occasionally
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and in both hot and cold (freezer) temperatures.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.