Job Information
Champion Pet Foods Supervisor Warehouse (2nd Shift) in Auburn, Kentucky
Description
Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift) to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning Company – we would love to hear from you.
Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift) has primary responsibility for facilitating timely and effective operations within the Auburn, KY Warehouse, ensuring that the productivity of staff is at optimum performance and that all inbound and outbound items are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
Responsibilities
Safety
Ensure team compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
Role model and expect safe workplace behavior
Report all safety incidents for department and conduct incident investigation to determine root cause & implement effective corrective actions
Ensure Warehouse meets HACCP and GMP requirements
Leadership
Provide direction, supervision to diverse workforce of employees
Recruit, hire, train and manage employee performance
Provide daily direction to team and ensure job tasks are done efficiently and safely
Manage time & attendance of team
Warehouse
In collaborate with Warehouse Manager, prepare and distribute order plans
Document and communicate any productivity issues
Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries
Maintain records, utilize specialized reports, and document relevant information to calculate warehouse performance
Conduct cycle counts as required, participate inventory counts
Control, organize storage and inventory space
Ensure the accuracy of inventory and shipments
Other
Consult and organize activities with other teams and departments
Perform other related duties as assigned
Provide back-up for day and afternoon Warehouse Supervisors during absences
Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives within the warehouse – lean warehousing and Green Belt six sigma would be desirable
Any other duties as needed
Requirements
5+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or related environment
Post-secondary education in related field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or Project Management is considered an asset, but not a requirement
Intermediate MS Office skills required, experience in M3 (ERP System) and/or UKG considered an asset
Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment process
Working Conditions
Working conditions are in a pet food production warehouse environment, with exposure to dust, noise, odors, and/or fluctuating temperatures
This position is on 2nd Shift; Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday from 3:00pm-11:30pm. Hours can vary.
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
Job duties require physical exertion, including the ability to manually lift up to 50 pounds while using established safe lift procedures
Work activities will include both indoor and outdoor environments
Come as you are.
We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.
Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.