Warehouse Supervisor - Lakeland Fl

Mission Foods is looking for a talented Warehouse Supervisor for its Lakeland FL Plant. The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the workers engaged in receiving, transporting, stocking, order filling, and shipping.

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• Maintains cost per pound for labor used in the warehouse.
• Ensures that all Food service orders are verified by product.
• Ensures that all dates are sent correctly to each customer following all specifications issued to his/her in writing.
• Maintains product rotation in accordance with First In-First Out (FIFO)
• Ensures ALL trucks leave at their schedule departure time.
• Keeps employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement.
• Monitors workers to ensure that they achieve case movement requirements. Must follow late delivery procedure if late departure is anticipated.
• Must Ensure that all GMP’S are follow that pertain to warehouse.
• Maintains spoils and damages at a minimum and follow the necessary procedures when they occur.
• Conducts accurate inventories by code.
• Ensures that warehouse personnel are trained in all aspects of the operation in compliance with OSHA and AIB standards.
• Participates as an active member in the safety, quality, and food safety committees.
• Performs safety and sanitation audits.
• Conducts monthly training sessions on safety and food safety for warehouse employees.
• Participates in special safety assignments.
• Maintains open and continuous communication with production and maintenance supervisors.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Education & Experience

High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. College Degree preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse operations required. Preferably within a food manufacturing environment. With 2 years in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment required. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills
• Communication & Training Skills
• Good Math Skills
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA and AIB
• Able to perform simple analysis.
• Be able to lift, pull and push at least 50 Lbs.
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Must have Dispatch Truck Deadline Experience in a Food Service Department.
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English required.
  
  

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Job Responsibilities

Ensures new employees are trained correctly in accordance with company policies, safety, proper loading of trailers, the organization of warehouse, code dates, and AIB training

Ensures accuracy of the daily operations in the shipping office which include shipping correctly. Making appointments and receiving product

Coordinates with purchasing to pick up product from local vendors or interplant transfers

Order and issue P.O.’s for needed items

Keeping equipment in good repair

Monitoring the cooler charts and report any irregularities to maintenance

Responsible for the proper rotation of product

Inventory stretch film and submit this information to Purchasing twice weekly

Communicate product shortages with Production Scheduler

Work with Total Quality to make determinations on returned product

Monitor the production area to be sure product is being moved in a timely manner

Follow all safety guidelines and safety policies including LOTO policy.

Follow all GMP’s

Attend Safety and Quality training as required

Responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance including HACCP program and AIB gold standards.

Other duties as assigned.