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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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.

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.

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.
• Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and cleanliness of the crew.
• Counting loads of product to verify accuracy, completing paperwork, and reporting results to upper management daily.
• Ensure proper rotation of all products in the cooler.

What This Job Offers

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