Warehouse Supervisor

Location & Salary

Target Salary: $70,000
On-site

Location:

236 Vanderpool St, Newark NJ 07114

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

• Maintains food production area according to unit policies, FDA, and HACCP regulations
• Insures all security and safety procedures are enforced
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Maintains accuracy and security of inventory
• Monitors closely the thaw area and high value inventories reporting their condition and other issues to the Chef and Buyer daily
• Acts as the point of contact with production for the Buyer relaying issues and suggestions for resolution
• Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner
• Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit
• Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor) reports as required
• Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions
• Manages work flow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift
• Manages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations
• Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.)
• In conjunction with department leaders determines number of employees needed by shift
• Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed
• Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses
• Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees
• Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover
• Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s)
• Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles
• Reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority
• Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates degree preferred
• Work Experience:
  
  2+ years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred

• Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ hourly employees
• Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required
• Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change
• Ability to train others required
• Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis
• Excellent time management skills required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required
• Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
• Ability to obtain Serv Safe Certification required
• Serv Safe Certified preferred

• Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/ Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus

• Geographic Responsibility: USA
• Type of Employment:
  Full-Time
• Travel %:
  No
• Exemption Classification:
  Exempt
• Internal Relationships: TBD
• External Relationships: TBD

Normal work environment Budget / Revenue Responsibility: USD

• Direct Line Manager (Title):
  Manager, Ops, Materials
• Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
• Number of Direct Reports:
  Up to 30, average of 11 (union employees, Asst, Admin, Ops)
• Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
• Estimated Total Size of Team:
  Up to 30

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building…