Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

We're a small nutrition & healthy lifestyle company looking for a leader to join our team in Abilene, TX. Here at Chike/Next Level our company vision is to provide great tasting and healthy alternatives to the popular "go-to pick me up" drinks. Our goal is to produce products that are a gateway to healthy living.

We value respect, positive work ethic, creativity, drive and kindness.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, oversee, and perform supervisory tasks including: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, kitting, loading/unloading, putting-away, transfers, cycle and wall to wall counting, auditing and inventory
• Manage facility storage layout and organizational map;
  Supervise the daily activities of warehouse personnel to maintain a smooth flow of work, plan for capacity, achieve customer delivery dates, and support company profitability and loss controls.
• Manage relationships with production team to ensure maximum support and lag time for needed product; exercises extreme attention to detail to ensure minimal waste and movement back to storage
• Serves as a liaison between warehouse, production, and procurement team ensuring issues with shorts, quality, or waste are reported promptly and efficiently. Ensures product flows in alignment to FEFO/FIFO principles
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Warehouse Management Platforms(WMS, ERP, iAuditor, etc.)
• Ensures the appropriate use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping, and maintains a constant vigilance for hazardous conditions and efficient practices
• Ensures all inventory is accurate and handled properly in ERP/WMS throughout the reconciliation/monthly closing process
• Trains assigned personnel to accurately use warehouse systems, equipment, and tools in line with procedural requirements. Acts as the sites Train Trainer for Forklifts, Lifts, and jacks
• Confirm production receipts and ensure finished good product put-away from production operations. Identify and communicate warranted improvements to both systems and processes as needed
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of inbound ingredients, paperwork, and processes are within specifications (BOL, Seals, Driver , Trailer inspection, Trailer #, Pallet Preservation, Wash Ticket, Allergen Labels, COA, PO, etc.)
• Ability to receive, load/unload trucks, process drivers, and record all inbound, work in process, and finished goods into WMS, recording all damages and non conformances via pictures and paperwork and input into WMS
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork and documentation is completed thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner
• Transports inventory and materials across the facility, stacking and organizing bulk items, and picking/pulling inventory to prepare for receiving, production or shipment. Responsible for utilization of equipment, materials, and people within the warehouse environment
• Oversee product inspection and ensure all products are in specification as the final stage before leaving the plant
• Completes all required documentation for warehouse operation (FL inspections, Sign Offs, Inspections, Inbound Paperwork, WMS adjustments) and forwards to QA department for review
• Maintains housekeeping of the warehouse areas throughout the shift. Responsible for resolving any leaks, spills, debris, trash, labeling, stacking, or transport needs required throughout the day
• Follow the facility's food safety and food quality programs to assure compliance and achieve desired results
• Responsible for notifying a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection and food safety issues to management when encountered
• Ensuring that the department adheres to the strictest levels of hygiene, cleanliness and adhering to all health and safety rules
• Represents the in a positive manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education & warehouse experience (5+ years, 2+ years supervisor experience)
• 3+ years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment. Forklift license and experience required
• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, powdered or beverage production experience preferred
• Proactive attitude-able to identify and implement opportunities with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills / attention to detail
• Solid communication skills - written and verbal - to engage with multiple internal teams
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, ability to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, and climb repeatedly during shift

Chike & Next Level Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability…