Warehouse Supervisor - Lakeland Fl

GRUMA•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Mission Foods is looking for a talented Warehouse Supervisor for its Lakeland FL Plant. The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the workers engaged in receiving, transporting, stocking, order filling, and shipping. ` Maintains cost per pound for labor used in the warehouse. Ensures that all Food service orders are verified by product. Ensures that all dates are sent correctly to each customer following all specifications issued to his/her in writing. Maintains product rotation in accordance with First In-First Out (FIFO) Ensures ALL trucks leave at their schedule departure time. Keeps employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement. Monitors workers to ensure that they achieve case movement requirements. Must follow late delivery procedure if late departure is anticipated. Must Ensure that all GMP’S are follow that pertain to warehouse. Maintains spoils and damages at a minimum and follow the necessary procedures when they occur. Conducts accurate inventories by code. Ensures that warehouse personnel are trained in all aspects of the operation in compliance with OSHA and AIB standards. Participates as an active member in the safety, quality, and food safety committees. Performs safety and sanitation audits. Conducts monthly training sessions on safety and food safety for warehouse employees. Participates in special safety assignments. Maintains open and continuous communication with production and maintenance supervisors. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. College Degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse operations required. Preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
With 2 years in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment required.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
Computer skills
Communication & Training Skills
Good Math Skills
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA and AIB
Able to perform simple analysis.
Be able to lift, pull and push at least 50 Lbs.
Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
Must have Dispatch Truck Deadline Experience in a Food Service Department.
Effectively communicate in Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

Ensures new employees are trained correctly in accordance with company policies, safety, proper loading of trailers, the organization of warehouse, code dates, and AIB training
Ensures accuracy of the daily operations in the shipping office which include shipping correctly.
Making appointments and receiving product
Coordinates with purchasing to pick up product from local vendors or interplant transfers
Order and issue P.O.’s for needed items
Keeping equipment in good repair
Monitoring the cooler charts and report any irregularities to maintenance
Responsible for the proper rotation of product
Inventory stretch film and submit this information to Purchasing twice weekly
Communicate product shortages with Production Scheduler
Work with Total Quality to make determinations on returned product
Monitor the production area to be sure product is being moved in a timely manner
Follow all safety guidelines and safety policies including LOTO policy.
Follow all GMP’S
Attend Safety and Quality training as required
Responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance including HACCP program and AIB gold standards.
Other duties as assigned.