Operations Supervisor

Overview

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We are a proud distributor of domestic, import and craft beers throughout New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield and Hartford Counties. Based in the New Haven area we are seeking a career-minded Operations Supervisor
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Our company is a fast pace, relationship driven business that requires professionalism, sales ability, strong interpersonal skills and dedication.

$58,000.00/yr - $62,000.00/yr

• Supervising loading of trucks for deliveries.
• Overseeing palletization process and making sure that orders are picked and palletized correctly.
• Supervising a staff of up to 6 forklift and order builders’ operators to maintain productivity levels.
• Ensuring that orders are properly received and tagged through our warehouse technology platform.
• Maintaining a safe operating environment for all warehouse crew, ensuring that safety standards and protocol are enforced.
• Work with Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager to maintain efficiency.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
• Ensuring that staffs complete training requirements.
• Has experience in operating a forklift.
• Detail oriented, with ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Continuous desire to improve.
• Must be willing and able to work night shift.

• H.S. or GED required; some college preferred.
• 1-2 years of related warehouse / retail experience, including some management experience. Food & beverage industry experience highly desired.
• Successful track record of achieving inventory targets, implementing quality process improvements and meeting supplier standards. Experience with union shops desired.
• Specialized skills & knowledge:
  Mechanical ability; knowledge of refrigeration controls; forklift safety, OSHA, FDA specs and environmental law/standards. Calculating space/storage footage, etc. First Aid certification desired.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce.
• Proven planning and execution skills; decisiveness.
• Ability to work with computerized inventory systems; PC skills and ability to use various communication systems. Strong verbal, written communication skills; organizational skills.
• Clear business ethics; culturally sensitive.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations of the beverage industry.
• Ability to work effectively with G&G owners, management staff and employees.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image, both externally and internally.
• Ability to solve problems regarding employees, suppliers, operations and finance.

• Benefits and 401K

As G&G Beverage Distributors is a growing company with seasonal volume fluctuations, flexibility is required to schedule work hours and vacation around peak work times. Individual must be able to shift priorities, work assignments and, if necessary, perform operational, deliveries and clerical work. Responsible for all warehouse shifts, 24 hours a day. This is an operational position, which requires both office work and warehouse supervision.

The employee reads technical material, uses a phone and computer, reads precise instruments, works with data and moves within the compound to supervise warehouse, merchandising, recycle and fleet staff. Sitting and lifting/carrying material under 170 pounds is required.

This position is backed up by:
Assistant Operations Manager.

This position is back up to: N/A.

This position is classified as exempt.

All final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug, background, work assessment and driving checks.

G & G Beverage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.

Jeanette Birney
HR/Administration

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Beverage Distribution

Location:

Wallingford, CT