Night Shift Warehouse Manager presso Quaker Valley Foods Inc

Description

Quaker Valley Foods is seeking an experienced Night Shift Warehouse Manager to lead our night operations.   

This role is crucial for ensuring efficient workflow and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Workforce Management: Optimize manpower utilization by effectively monitoring and managing the workforce.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all employees adhere to safety rules, leading by example to maintain a cohesive work environment.
• Supervision: Assign, direct, and review the work of supervisory staff for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Daily Operations: Oversee selection, cubing, loading operations and related activities.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Ensure compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures among employees and supervisory staff.
• Performance Review: Review workforce selection percentages as well as indirect time and provide coaching and counseling as needed.
• Loading Dock Management: Manage the loading dock area to ensure dispatch and departures including pallets being safely stacked and wrapped to ensure driver safety and customer satisfaction.
• Transportation Coordination: Notify the transportation department of any delays impacting scheduled delivery times.
• Communication: Collaborate with supervisors and other team members to formulate plans to address operational challenges.
• Report Preparation: Create and prepare necessary reports for management.
• Maintenance Oversight: Ensure the building and equipment are well maintained, including the condition of the facility during and after the shift is completed.
• Cross Departmental Communication: Effectively communicate with the Director of Operations, Transportation Department, Inventory Control, and Day Warehouse supervisors regarding any operational issues.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforce company work rules, policies, and compliance with union contracts.

Requirements

• Urgency: Approach all responsibilities with urgency; Quaker Valley operates 24/7.
• Environment: Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Union Experience: Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience managing in a Union environment.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and coach employees to achieve high productivity.
• Communication  Skills: Must effectively communicate with all departments and provide clear instructions and plans to close gaps as needed.
• Safety Orientation: Prioritize safety in all operations.
• Training and Development: Willingness to train in other departments for future growth.
• Education: Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Five years of experience in refrigerated food or related distribution operations preferred.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze and resolve issues effectively.
• Interpersonal  Skills: Good interpersonal skills to communicate with a diverse group of employees and managers.
• Technical  Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Excel, Power Enterprise WMS and related WMS systems.