Location: Mount Crawford,VA, USA
Position: Cold Storage Supervisor
Location: Mount Crawford, VA
Reports To: Facility Manager or Operations Manager
Work Hours: Night shift: 5:00pm 5:00am Work every other weekend
Responsibilities:
* Plan and supervise the operation of one or more customers within the cold storage facility
* Plan and supervise the receipt, storage, issuance and disposal of all items, including items requiring specialized handling
* Assist HR with interviewing, hiring, and training of hourly positions
* Monitor employee morale and other employee related issues, keeping management abreast of any items that may be of concern
* Provide hands-on leadership to the ongoing development of the assigned personnel and teams
* Supervise general labor personnel within unloading/loading operation
* Ensure adequate staffing, direction and discipline
* Utilize the optimal number of hourly personnel to fulfill service requirements while maximizing productivity
* Minimize labor costs while providing timely service
* Process and monitor time and attendance for all warehouse employees
* Develop methods of efficient space utilization
* Work with management and customer service personnel to ensure that all requirements and requests are responded to in a professional manner
* Plan and supervise the rotation of stock, where applicable
* Supervise and participate in periodic internal, customer, and regulatory inspections
* Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive programs in the areas of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, and fire safety
* Develop preventive programs to identify and reduce risks from potential hazards in the workplace and to comply with OSHA and any other regulatory agencies
* Ensure handling of hazardous materials complies with state and federal regulations
* Assist with overseeing maintenance and preventive maintenance of the warehouse and warehouse equipment
* Assist management with any necessary compliance corrective actions and retain all associated documentation
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Knowledge of warehousing operations including receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, and disposal of a wide variety of commodities
* Knowledge of computerized warehousing inventory control and inventory practices
* Knowledge of supervisory methods, principals and practices
* Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology and equipment
* Knowledge of facilities maintenance
* Ability to analyze pertinent factors related to stock and inventory control
* Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized projects
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
* Ability to coordinate and schedule the work activity for assigned personnel
* Ability to supervise warehouse staff in the performance of material receipt, storage, shipping/distribution and record keeping functions
* Ability to multitask
Work Environment:
* Atmosphere range -10 to +50 degrees F
* Noise level in the work area is usually moderate
* Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high
* Daily workflow is fast paced, dependent on daily and seasonal customer requirements
Training and Experience:
* Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of a 2-year college degree and three (3) years of warehousing experience in a moderate size warehouse.
* Five (5) years of supervisory experience is required.
License/Certificates:
* Possession of a valid states driver license is required.
All applicants must complete an application at