Warehouse Coordinator

Summary/Objective

This position assists the supervisor in leading and managing the team and the warehousing process. The performance indicators are Safety, Quality, Cost, Lead Time, Involvement, and Environment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure the warehouse is as efficient and safe as possible.

 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor the safety and productivity of employees
• Monitor security of facilities during designated shift hours
• Monitor product quality according to defined standards
• Verify that equipment, grounds and walls are clean according to GMP standards
• Monitor compliance of quality processes and procedures, immediately correct or report if out of specification and complete non-conformance form
• Coordinate staffing needs according to Warehouse schedule, communicate with Staffing Agencies
• Assess skills and provide, or schedule, any training needs where deficient to be sure that employees understand how to set and adjust the equipment settings and all operational procedures
• Participate, support and lead employees in the continuous improvement process
• Oversee the operations and processes, monitor the proper functioning of the warehouse procedures and equipment to meet department objectives
• Ensure that equipment and materials are ready for startup prior to scheduled start time
• Analyze the cases picked data to review picking results, develop and implement corrective actions for improvement
• Work closely with other departments (materials management, production, maintenance, processing and quality) to meet requirements
• Conduct or have team complete physical inventories
• Confirm that Material Handlers are checking the quality of incoming and outgoing materials and product
• Develop and improve procedures, SOPs and other instructions according to needs and oversee their application
• Analyze the daily results, lead shift meetings to communicate quantitative and quality objectives and results
• Assign resources based on objectives data and supply chain constraints
• Enter data and indicators for the daily department requirements
• Communicate Warehouse issues or activities to the proper departments and management when necessary
• Assures all project requirements are properly scheduled
• Rotate employees according to any safety or quality concerns
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Process
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations

 

Competencies

Job Knowledge	Quality of Work
Job Safety	Cost Control
Teamwork & Leadership	Inclusion& Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position works closely with the supervisor to lead employees but has no direct reports.

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions;

• Consistent exposure to cold climate
• Exposure to noise and vibration frequently
• Exposure to wet conditions frequently

The use of steel-toed safety shoes, coveralls, safety glasses and hard hat is required.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:

 

Stand - continuously/frequently

Stoop/Bend – continuously/frequently

Squat - occasionally

Crawl - occasionally

Climb Stairs or ladders - occasionally

Reach – chest level, above or below - occasionally

Push - 50 lbs. -occasionally

Pull - 50 lbs. -occasionally

Lift/carry- 50 lbs. -occasionally

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department.  Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.

 

Travel

None is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Computer skills and basic knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
3. Mechanical Aptitude
4. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
5. 2+ years of warehouse experience

 

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Strong Analytical Skills
2. Experience with Continuous Improvement Process 
3. 1-2 years’ experience in a leadership role
4. Bilingual Spanish/English

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position.

 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA.

 

Food Safety and Product Quality

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

 

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Last updated on Aug 13, 2024