What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Gordon Food Service?
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2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Address: 504 Advantage Way Aberdeen, MD 21001
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 2:00pm-Until work is completed (Can be working between 9-14+ hours)
Pay Range: 84,240-101,076
Bonuses, incentives, and additional pay
Total Rewards at GFS
Affordable benefits plans start day one!
Weekly pay
Wellness reimbursement
Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
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Summary:
Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. The Production Supervisor will offer a great opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact on our operations. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development!
Essential Functions:
Directs cost effective operation of warehouse shipping.
Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately.
Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.
Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping related costs.
Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.
Inspect workload stickers and paperwork for accuracy and quality.
Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information. Attends and/or leads training as required to include safety program training.
Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employee’s incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.
Participates in developing productivity and error rate standards as well as position profiles for all shipping positions.
Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.
Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
This position requires excellent supervisory skills to oversee the day to day operations of the department.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
Observes safety and security procedures.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Able to apply feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws
Does this look like you?
High school diploma or GED certificate
At least one year in a supervisor role preferably in the food industry
Successful passing of drug screen and background check
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.