Who we are! Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo™ Asian-style snacks. Schwan's is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visitwww.schwanscompany.com. We are hiring a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor for our pizza crust and pizza dough manufacturing facility in Fargo, ND! This position is responsible for finished, tagged and raw material product storage, handling and inventories on all three shifts. What you will get from us:
- Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company
- A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
- Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled
- Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits
Responsibilities:
- Supervises employees for finished, raw material and product storage, handling, and inventory operations on all shifts
- Observes Lead's performance and trains Lead in proper procedures, standards, handling of employees and equipment
- Observes employee performance and follows up with Lead to correct problems
- Attends meetings and keeps and crew informed of changes in policy, procedures, goals and problems
- Enforces safety guidelines and rules, GMPs, HACCP checks, food safety requirements and all company policies within their area
- Monitors maintenance of shipping /receiving docks
- Responsible for receipt and measurement of bulk flours (Silo 1-5) during shifts to coordinate flow to maximize FIFO, and collaborate with Inventory Control Supervisor, Purchasing and Supplier on any necessary changes relative to these responsibilities
- Inventory in transit, cold storage, and in house
- Any related activities as needed in the absence of Inventory Control Supervisor
- Responsible for inventory control of raw materials and packaging materials, accurate cycle counting records and 98.5% attainment
- Any related functions to assist Production, Purchasing, or Scheduling
- Responsible for distribution of raw materials between sister facilities and various vendors
- Responsible for coordinating incoming raw materials from point of arrival until consumed in production
- Ensure that all loads of raw materials are stored in accordance with all temperature requirements and unloaded in a timely fashion commensurate with production and carriers
- Be cognizant of bill of materials and coordinate any necessary adjustments as it relates to inventory or usages.
- Responsible for management of all incoming Hold and Test loads (raw materials)
- Notification of appropriate parties, accountable for all records mandated by HACCP and any additional activity pertinent to the regulation thereof
- Responsible for production control and maintenance of proper inventory levels to afford production continuity
- Coordinates with Shipping, Production and Packaging supervision to guarantee an efficient flow of materials from their respective areas
- Responsible for order picking and truck loading/unloading, ensuring trucks are properly loaded/unloaded and all cases of product are accounted for
- Collaborate with Shipping on storage of frozen raw materials and all other related functions
- Coordinates truck loading/unloading
- Maintains accurate stock rotation, first in, first out
- Reviews inventory and ensures that product is in storage
- Alerts appropriate personnel of shortages in inventory
- Reports monthly, quarterly and annual inventories, including accountability for it
- Responsible for housekeeping of the shipping/receiving docks, receiving offices, coolers, warehouses and main freezer
- Supervises, trains and develops subordinates
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- General knowledge of Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Inventory Record Accuracy, Cycle Counting Procedures, Inventory Control Procedures, Food Safety Requirements, Warehousing and distribution
- Knowledgeable of Bills of Material and Auditing Control Functions
- Good math and communication skills
- Good working maintenance knowledge of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in order to detect maintenance problems
- Good working knowledge of truck loading operations, yard operations, and reefer unit type trailers
- Computer literate, able to learn distribution/transportation software systems and intermediate level word processing skills
- Assist IS with report changes and system outages
- Assist production in clearing Storage locations
- Resolve inventory discrepancies
- Assist Accounting/Purchasing with invoice/ Bill of Lading discrepancies
- Lead or Supervisor experience: 3+ years
- Warehouse experience: 2+ years
- Willing to obtain forklift license within the probationary period
- Good work record
- Effective supervisory skills
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected classes. Education: Associate degree or equivalent Years of Related Experience: Typically 3-5 years of experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: General knowledge of Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Inventory RecordAccuracy, Cycle Counting Procedures, Inventory Control Procedures, Food Safety Requirements, Warehousing anddistribution. Knowledgeable of Bills of material and Auditing Control Functions. Good math and communication skills.Good working maintenance knowledge of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in order to detect maintenanceproblems. Good working knowledge of truck loading operation, yard operations, and reefer unit type trailers. Able to operate yard tractor while pulling empty and loaded trailers. Computer literate, able to learndistribution/transportation software systems, have in-depth knowledge of Systems Applications Products (SAP) and havea working knowledge of word processing. Able and willing to travel. Assist IS with report changes, SAP authorizationsand system outages. Assist production in clearing Storage locations. Resolve inventory discrepancies. Assistaccounting/purchasing with invoice/ Bill of Lading discrepancies. Lead or Supervisor experience. Warehouseexperience. Willing to obtain forklift license within the probationary period. Good work record. Effectivesupervisory skills. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.