Warehouse Manager

Position Purpose: The Warehouse Supervisor will supervise warehouse employees in a manufacturing environment, plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. The supervisor has a hands-on leadership role in the company and the company’s product-making activities. This position is on our day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Central time, Monday through Friday. Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities: Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve results in all areas Works to continuously improve in all areas Provides regular progress reports to manager Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development Makes employment decisions. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution Performs accident investigations Tracks absenteeism and timekeeping Accomplish manufacturing staff results by planning, monitoring, communicating job expectations and appraising job results; counseling, disciplining and coaching employees; coordinating, initiating, and enforcing systems, procedures, and policies Maintain staff by recruiting, orienting, selecting, and training employees; and developing personal growth opportunities in them Maintain workflow by setting process variables, monitoring steps of the process; observing equipment and control points; monitoring resources and personnel; developing reporting systems and procedures, studying methods; facilitating corrections to malfunctions, implementing cost reductions; initiating and developing a spirit of cooperation between and within departments Ensure operation of equipment by evaluating new equipment and calling for repairs of old ones Provide manufacturing information by sorting, initiating, compiling, and analyzing production performance data and records Educate and direct employees on the use of equipment, all control points, and resource Other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities: Employee training programs to include management system training Implementation of initiatives to reduce empty trips Cross training programs with our HPP & VAS departments Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in supply chain management or related field Proven experience in warehouse supervision Team management skills Food or CPG Industry Experience Cold chain, cold storage environment experience Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of warehouse management software (WMS), Microsoft, and Excel Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Working Conditions: This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for extended periods This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Depending on area, must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs. on rollers occasionally. Hourly Employees : Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients. Salaried/Remote Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, occasional exposure may occur, inform your direct manager of any food allergies. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Empl…

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