Warehouse Supervisor

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing sugar warehousing operations on a per shift basis. Their team is responsible for achieving results through effective planning and implementation of safe operating procedures, GMPs and regulatory compliance. Will supervise a work force approximately 30-40 union hourly employees, directing all activities of the receiving, warehousing and shipment of products. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure production/packaging/palletizing lines are meeting standard Overall responsibility for product shipping by truck Optimization of facility layout and inventory management Performance monitoring and reporting Ensure compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices Departmental budgeting Ensure Warehousing and Shipping areas are always audit ready This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. WORK EXPERIENCES Coordinate on-shift operations with other department superintendents – Process, Maintenance, and Packaging through regular communication. Coordinate all equipment set-up, start up, running, and shutdown, in a 24/7 operation while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Be an effective steward of Company resources (financial, physical, proprietary knowledge, etc.). Meet and exceed customer needs through safe, reliable, production and high-quality customer service. Communicate with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met. Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Lead Warehouse Department in continuous improvement processes for assigned shift. Develop supervisory and hourly personnel to ensure optimum use of labor force assigned to each shift. Evaluate the performance of employees. Handle employee and labor relations on assigned shift within limits of the contract, delegated authority and established guidelines. Assist with creation and revisions to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Work Aids (WA), etc. Collect, review, resolve discrepancies and publish production data for earnings, labor efficiency, scrap and material usage for Warehouse Department. Ensure employee health, safety and no harm to the environment. Responsible for training and safety of assigned personnel and for housekeeping, safety, sanitation and equipment maintenance in assigned areas. Ensure that GMP standards are maintained. Position will require supervising employees throughout the warehouse, walking most of the shift. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 3 or more years of experience leading a Warehousing operation in a manufacturing environment with a BS/BA degree in a related field from an accredited college/university required OR 5 or more years of experience leading a Warehousing operation with a high school diploma or GED required. ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Prior union experience required Must have a working knowledge of OSHA regulations Demonstrated ability to coach and train employees in a team-based environment. Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays. Industrial food processing experience preferred. Ability to train others. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is required LOCATION OF ROLE Crockett, CA PAY RANGE: $71,000 to $126,000 The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.