Distribution Supervisor - Schwan's Company

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, visit www.schwanscompany.com .



We are hiring a Distribution Supervisor for our cold storage facility in Hattiesburg, MS. In this leadership role you will be responsible for managing the distribution of frozen food product while ensuring maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service in the most cost-efficient manner.



W hat you will get from us:





+ Opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food manufacturer and distributor to showcase your leadership and technical skills to make a big impact on the profitable growth of Schwan’s Company.



+ 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:





+ Manages and maintains product inventory standards and company accounting practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to, accurate stock rotation and proper cycle counting.



+ Manages inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of products, proper pick sequencing, accuracy of records, and timeliness of orders. Performs routine audits as needed.



+ Minimizes finished goods waste by ensuring proper product rotation and coordinating with other area leaders to develop a plan to sell at-risk inventory.



+ Will coordinate shuttle operations including the loading/unloading of trucks. Ensures that products meet our freshness, packaging, and food safety standards.



+ Enforces safety guidelines and rules, GMPS, HACCP checks, food safety and security requirements as well as all company policies and government regulations.



+ Ensures that all materials are stored in accordance with temperature requirements and food safety standards.



+ Accountable for OPEX of the facility including, but not limited to, 3PL handling costs, supplies, inventory, travel, and uniforms.



+ Enforces contract standards for all assigned vendors/third party logistics.



+ Supervises, trains, and develops subordinates. Oversees the day-to-day management of third party logistics provider employees.





Qualifications:





+ Associate degree (or equivalent)



+ Minimum 3 years of experience



+ General knowledge of Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Inventory Record Accuracy, Cycle Counting Procedures, Inventory Control Procedures, Food Safety Requirements, Warehousing and Distribution;



+ Knowledgeable in the maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment



+ Knowledgeable in truck loading operations, yard operations, and reefer unit trailers



+ Strong supervisory skills



+ Intermediate PC skills with experience in SAP and word processing programs



+ Strong communication (written and verbal) skills



+ Able and willing to travel to other facilities as needed.





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 class.