ASRS Warehouse Supervisor

About Aurora Organic Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Purpose:

The ASRS Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the ASRS warehouse, including SRM equipment, MHE equipment, dock/door equipment, employees, carrier service, Food Safety compliance, site safety compliance and all other areas associated with the efficient operation of the warehouse, as directed by the Warehouse Operations Manager.  

This person will also direct and monitor employee assignments, to ensure all projects and tasks are being completed in a timely manner. This person will be accountable to make appropriate crewing decisions to maintain daily work schedules. Additionally, the ASRS Supervisor will share the responsibility with Production and Quality teams, on decisions pertaining to product quality decisions to safeguard for customer service satisfaction. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.
• Decision-maker of all aspects of the ASRS Warehouse, crew, Westfalia equipment, and trouble-shooter for system support with I.T. partners in Savanna and M3.
• Make and direct staffing decisions to support daily workload volume to ensure optimal performance of scheduled appointments.
• Direct and mentor all staff members of the ASRS Warehouse and monitor their daily performance.
• Mutually interact with plant leaders in production and quality, to ensure necessary correspondences are being addressed in a timely manner.
• Mentor Safety Leadership program among team members and conduct Monthly Safety Meetings.
• Oversee ASRS Operators, Office Administrators, Forklift Operators and Plant Traffic Coordinators to maintain appropriate communication and flow with all levels of the operation.
• SQF Support – Responsible for development, training, implementation, and compliance to the SQF program.

Other Required Responsibilities:

• Basic trouble-shooting knowledge of system or equipment issues and understanding of when to escalate calls to others for support.
• Maintain a constant focus on the scheduling and attainment of daily dock appointments and carrier service levels.
• Thorough awareness of AOD GMP standards and all HACCP guidelines to maintain food safety compliance.
• Participate in shift hand-off meetings, and lead them, when it is necessary to provide training or leadership of new practices.
• Shared responsibility of warehouse sanitation and 5S programs.
•  Assume ownership of ASRS Warehouse in the absence of the Warehouse Operations Manager.

Competencies Required for Success:

Knowledge and Experience:

• College degree preferred, but High School diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to execute in high-pressure situations with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Shipping/receiving experience essential.
• Detail-oriented team player with a strong, honest work ethic with ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Good time management and multitasking skills.
• Must possess excellent and effective communication skills.
• Trouble shooting, problem solving and corrective action planning a must.
• Bi-lingual skills can be an asset.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical ability to work the entire shift on the plant floor working in a cool, wet environment with temperatures ranging between 34-38 degrees will be a requirement. Standing, walking, climbing, repetitive bending, repetitive stooping, repetitive reaching with arms and repetitive grasping with hands and fingers. Must be able to climb stairs and/or equipment and be Fall Safety trained and certified. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment working around production machines, warehouse equipment, forklifts, large trucks, and tankers. 

EEOC

Aurora Organic Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, consistent with applicable law.