Shipping Supervisor - Lakeview Farms
Delphos, OH 45833
About the Job
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for establishing daily production goals for a department within the Distribution Center, and monitors standards to improve performance. The Supervisor will lead and manage through and with a staff of hourly team members.
Primary Duties:
• Perform research and analysis; assist in the design and development of distribution processes which include quality, safety, cost reduction and operations to facilitate continuous process improvement
• Establishes daily production goals and monitors intra-day performance to achieve these goals
• Participates in root cause analysis to identify problems and recommend changes
• Monitors production standards and develops programs to improve operational throughput
• Observes Team Members activities and work methods, recommends areas of opportunity
• Coaches team members towards meeting goals.
• Assists in training team members on distribution processes and equipment
• Participates in root cause analysis and recommends changes & improvements
• Assists the DC Manager in problem resolution relating to production, standard operating procedures, safety and quality
• Evaluates the performance of Team Members and communicates feedback regarding job performance and expectations in a timely manner
• Participates on distribution project teams acting as a co-facilitator or facilitator
• May act as a project manager on assigned projects
• May serve on cross-functional teams
• May perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Training/Systems:
• Time management skills and the ability to delegate
• Ability to lead and develop people utilizing excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to change direction and focus as business needs dictate
• Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software
