Supervisor, Warehouse

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Situated in Stanislaus County, our Turlock South manufacturing plant specializes in the production of butter and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:
We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary
Responsible for the load out and receiving of all product and supplies for the butter and dry powder operation.

Essential Functions

• Report to and follows the directions of Warehouse Manager, and Management.
• Responsible for creating transfer load outs of finished goods product in D365.
• Responsible for verifying product has meet QA & USDA quality standard prior to final release.
• Oversee that product meets customer requirements prior to shipments.
• Responsible for posting transfer load outs of finished goods product in D365.
• Responsible for completing daily inventory of produced goods and daily reconciliation packets.
• Responsible for resolving production and inventory errors daily.
• Assist production planning team in coordinating production schedule.
• Assist production planning to create and edit production orders.
• Responsible for review and closing out all production orders at month end process.
• Responsible for producing, publishing, and revising production planning schedule.
• Assist with month end physical inventory counts and reconciliation process for packaging, ingredients and finished goods in warehouse.
• Responsible for troubleshooting any interface errors with ERP system and mobile devices used on floor.
• Oversee appropriate inventory levels of packaging and ingredient items for finished good products.
• Assist with procurement of packaging and ingredient items as needed.
• Maintain professional daily communication with outside vendors on logistics and outside warehousing.
• Responsible for requesting repairs and maintenance on all forklift equipment as necessary.
• Assure that the warehouse stays clean and orderly at all times. All supplies and inventory items remain 18’’ from the walls.
• Keep management personnel up to date on warehouse operations through verbal and written communications.
• Oversee that employees inspect all trucks prior to loading; they must be clean, free of any foreign debris. Do not load any damaged product.
• Report violations of company policies, procedure, or working rules to a Manager.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.’s best interests.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead:

• Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them.
• Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality.
• Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Guide:

• Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the “why”, for tasks and projects.
• Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together.

Support:

• Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions.
• Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization.
• Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Computer Skills Required, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Simple math reasoning required.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
• Must be able to operate equipment efficiently.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum level of education is high school diploma/GED, college degree preferred.
• Warehouse Management System and ERP experience required, Microsoft Dynamic preferred.
• Inventory control and management experience preferred.

Language Skills
English is required as the written and spoken language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must possess or be able to acquire a forklift operator license

Driving Requirements: N/A

Equipment
Forklift, pallet-jack.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity

ADA/FEHA
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this position's core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands throughout the shift and occasionally sits while checking product orders and operating a forklift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces.
• Lifting/Carrying: Lifts up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis and 80 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 80 pounds.
• Pushing/Pulling: Pushes/pulls filled bags when restacking a pallet and while using brooms and dust mops during cleanup duties.
• Bending/Stooping: Bends/stoops occasionally throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Not required.
• Twisting/Turning: Occasional slight twisting and turning at the waist when sampling powdered milk.
• Climbing/Balancing: Steps on and off the forklift.
• Reaching: The operator reaches below shoulder level when removing or adding bags to a pallet.
• Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of the hands and fingers is required.

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