Cooler Supervisor

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Hammond, LA

47d

About The Position

The Cooler Supervisor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of 15+ employees. As such, (s)he will ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and cleanliness of the crew. Will be responsible for counting loads of product to verify accuracy, completing paperwork, and reporting results to upper management daily. Will ensure proper rotation of all products in the cooler.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, and profit and loss.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and execute operational activities.
• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods up to an entire shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift.
• May be required to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in designated areas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dairy plant experience
• Experience in management or supervision capacity

Responsibilities

• Direct supervisory personnel in assigned areas and development of staff.
• Evaluate and propose improvements in production costing and quality.
• Enforce GMP’s and SOPs for all cooler positions.
• Provide leadership and direction during all cooler inspections from both regulatory and customer mandated inspections.
• Enlist outside support to meet operational needs as necessary.
• Manage personnel issues, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees