Materials Supervisor

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

ROLE
SUMMARY 
Champion the highest levels of inventory accuracy and quality by promoting positive associate relations via direct responsibility for Decant Leads, PIT Utility Operators, and Decant Associates.  This role manages process flow and inventory/stock in the decant area of the warehouse while maintaining accurate ERP/WMS data in X3.  This person will also champion continuous improvement to optimize systems and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Maintain safe working environment for all Associates.
• Develop department and hold accountable associates and leads as it pertains to inventory accuracy, inventory control, FEFO, FIFO, WIP, JIT and SK Food Group Best Practices.
• Partner with internal teams: Production/Operations (as Internal Client), Scheduling/Planning (ensure WIP does not devolve to Waste), QA (ensure quality of WIP & Stock, and ensure Stock Rotation), HR (for Associate Development), and others.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses with cross functional groups when process failures become apparent.
• Document & create work flows and utilize standard work processes and procedures to ensure repeatable results
• Utilize in-depth investigation ability in an ERP, MRP or WMS environment.
• Oversee Work Order issue transactions and RTS (Return to Stock) process from Production and internal department.
• Encourage practices to enhance transactional integrity and “Do It Right the First Time”.
• Daily review of  Work Order Performance and investigation of missing scans
• Develop, enhance and maintain stock organization and rotation in cooler (WIP & Stock Area)
• Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position directly supervises assigned warehouse associates.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Forklift Certification preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• This position requires an understanding of manufacturing/production process flow, inventory/stock management concepts, and an ability to function within an ERP/WMS environment (for which SK utilizes X3).  Champion continuous improvement to optimize systems and processes
• 1 Yr. of Inventory Control Experience
• 1 Yr. Of ERP, MRP or WMS related experience. Sage X3 experience preferred.
• 1 Yr. Experience driving Powered Industrial equipment to include, Forklift or Reach Truck preferred.
• Flexibility and eagerness to tackle new problems.
• Exceptional problem solving skills.
• Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook.

FURTHER INFORMATION
For information about physical demands, work environment and required training, please see the full job description.