Warehouse Supervisor
7 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description COMPANY OVERVIEW At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology, creating meaningful value for our customers while helping them meet their strategic objectives – establishing The New Age of cold chain. We believe our employees make us different. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop the best employees available in the markets we serve. Only through the strength of our employees will we attain our business goals. Position Overview and purpose 3rd Shift 10 pm - 6:30 am Sunday - Thursday This role plans, assigns, and directs activity within our cold storage facility in a safe and orderly fashion. This role will also be primarily responsible for the selection, training and retention of our warehouse team. Essential Functions and Basic Duties * Direct supervision of a team of warehouse employees, including assigning work, setting and attaining performance goals, and managing performance in accordance with organizational policies and operating standards. * Lead by example by living the company values of Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Impact, Humility, and Community. * Work and lead others in a fast-paced, cold storage environment. * As a leader, you must identify and effectively train underperforming associates in a positive and constructive manner. Conversely, you must possess the ability to recognize and motivate exceptional performers. * Cultivate a culture of productivity, belonging and responsibility. Communicate company goals and vision, objectives, and direction to warehouse staff. * Manage inventory to protect the customers physical assets by applying consistent procedures and verifying products through various systems or departments, to include monitoring and auditing employee accuracy of receiving and selecting of products. * Monitor product integrity by verifying product temperatures and refrigeration operations and ensuring continuity of cold chain; inspect product for damage; and ensure control of rodents and pests in all food storage areas. Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and proper product handling in accordance with Arcadia’s establish protocols. * Protect Arcadia warehouse staff and employees by enforcing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use; ensuring training and certifications are up to date; monitoring wage/hour law compliance; assuring compliance with OSHA and monitoring compliance with local, state, and Federal food handling regulations. * Be a champion/subject matter expert on all GMP’s and Safety Work Rules. * Consistently demonstrate the ability to drive results. Supervise the processes associated with the shipping and receiving of products to ensure product integrity, and order filling accuracy to achieve KPI’s and budget through-put. * Cultivate Arcadia employees personal and professional development to ensure they are proficient in their current role and supported in their pursuit of future roles. * Possess the technical skills of a subject matter expert in Employee Payroll Systems, WMS and Truck Scheduling Systems. Demonstrate the ability to effectively train warehouse employees and new peers within 90 days of hire on all Arcadia systems ensuring you are setting a new hire up for success on the job. * Establish an environment of teamwork, employee involvement/empowerment, fairness, and consistency. Promote the Open-Door Philosophy. * Take ownership to drive a positive culture. As a leader, create an environment of collaboration and acceptance. Be approachable and flexible especially when facing challenges. Understanding subordinates are one of your greatest assets. Build relationships with associates by being consistent, respectful, transparent, and follow up with employees. Keep the line of communication open and frequently acknowledge associates when they do a good job. * Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations which establishes a culture of safety. Ensure work areas and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe. * Build and maintain partnerships with other departments across the organization. Qualifications * HS Diploma or equivalent required. Relevant advanced degree preferred. * 4 years warehouse management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) * Strong leadership skills, with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning. * Ability to solve problems and present information effectively to customers, clients, and employees. * Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. * Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. * Ability to withstand cold storage temps for extended periods of time (warm gear provided by company). Performance Measurements To Be Determined PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. Talking: Must be able to frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. This role will spend significant time on the floor of a cold storage facility, so must be able to hear in at times a loud environment. Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare and read documents, as well as inspect products, or machinery. This position will also be required to perform travel, so must be meet the requirements of operating a vehicle. Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. At times, this position will walk and work within the cold storage facility and may exert up to 40 lbs. of force. Working conditions This role will be leading a temperature-controlled facility that provides both very low temperatures (as low as -20 Fahrenheit) as well as high temperatures (up to 100 Fahrenheit). This role may work in a typical office environment with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions for parts of the day and may also spend time within the temperature-controlled warehouse operation. Employees will wear personal protective equipment and freezer gear to facilitate a comfortable and safe movement. Must be able to lift a maximum of 40 lbs. weight, dependent upon facility. MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables. Mathematics Ability: Able to perform basic mathematical calculations, as well as apply mathematical problem solving to analyze operational and financial data. Language Ability: Ability to communicate in a two-way conversation, giving and receiving information Ability to prepare, read and understand e-mail communication, journals, abstracts, financial reports, critiques and legal documents. Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations, participate in formal debate, communicate extemporaneously, and communicate professionally to employees and before an audience. INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.