Storage Lead

Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner.

* Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources:

* Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.

* Inspections - Prepare packages for inspections as required.

* Product Verification/Integrity - Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment

* Shipping Documentation - Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy

* Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity.

* Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment

* Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space.

* Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages.

* Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room

* Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management's direction.

* Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management

* Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations.

* Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations

* Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained.

* Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations.

* Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled.

* Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained.

* Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager

Job competencies:

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.

* Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.

* Good problem solving and decision making skills.

* Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI Net Weaver and Spreadsheets.

* Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.

Education and Experience

Required:

* Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred.

* 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience

* 3-5 years supervisory experience.