Warehouse/Inventory Supervisor

Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. 

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual Pay Increases
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Health and Wellness Program
• Community Involvement
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The Warehouse/Inventory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining reliable inventory to support Production and Shipping needs.  This position is responsible for warehouse facilities and inventory at all Pemberville locations and coordinates with the Supply Chain Planner for storage and movement needs to support operations.  This position works closely with Plant and Corporate Management to support business functions. Responsibilities would include work order generation, reporting, inventory verification, planning, training, and evaluation of systems. The warehouse supervisor will supervise and continuously improve all shipping and receiving, labeling, equipment, and building aspects.Be a hands-on leader serving and motivating warehouse personnel by leading by example and fostering a positive team-building atmosphere

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

RECEIVING

• Review expected receiving schedules to plan for appropriate put-away locations of materials dependent on use and storage space available, and appropriateness of the quality of the storage. 
• Oversee the receipt of purchased materials into inventory, proper and accurate marking of units and capture of lot codes. 
• Communicate with the Sourcing Department any issues with receipt accuracy, timeliness, and quality of products. Help resolve discrepancies.  

WORK ORDER MANAGEMENT

• Consult with the Production Supervisor, Plant Manager and Supply Chain Manager to generate work orders dependent on the published production schedule. 
• Schedule label production to meet needs of current and forecasted sales. Create and report work orders for this operation
• Develop mechanisms to improve reporting accuracy of materials consumed, and train users on the proper methods of movement and storage of ingredients and materials.  
• Report consumption of ingredients, packaging, dunnage, and recipes against work orders, and balance out inventories after consumption
• Work with Supply Chain Planner and Production Supervisor to define upcoming shortages and stay ahead of needs
• Continuous improvement and updating of routing instructions by product to capture formulation notes and make routing pertinent to the production of the products
• Update routing labor assignments to better reflect actual production activities and match work station/labor reporting

INVENTORY CONTROL

• Keep viable inventory in front of the shipping department for filing orders. This would include:
  • Working with Quality Assurance in managing reserved lot codes for customers and releasing appropriate lots when necessary
  • Process QRC inventory with Quality Assurance and clear any product on hold or moved to QHP status for work into internal production
  • Keep managed inventory in orderly storage and off-line counts maintained for the items
  • Keep LAS locations clean and free of incorrectly scanned units Develop strategies to prevent errors.
• Develop and maintain site storage plan to match movement patterns of all items
  • Work with Supply Chain Planner to plan for intersite movements
  • Seasonal storage and transportation strategy
  • Define min/max guidelines to assist in production and storage
• Manage cycle count on all stock according to a defined schedule. Investigate inaccuracies and recommend improvement to prevent future inaccuracy
• Participate in Supply Chain Planning group to stay current on activity of related departments
• Assure products, labels and supplies are rotated to keep stock current (FIFO)
• Manage requirements for USDA bids.  Arrange for and assist grader in sampling. Assure proper codes are used in labeling and shipping through clear communication.  Prepare COLs for loads shipping. 

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

• Monitor condition of facility and equipment at South and College Warehouses and arrange for repairs as needed. This will include, but not limited to:  docks, doors, lighting, heat, alarms, heating and ventilation, grounds, roofs, forklifts, lifts, floor scrubbers
• Arrange with Plant Manager regular and periodic cleaning and maintenance to keep the facility in good condition.  
• Assist Plant Manager and Quality Manager with any audits

LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrate importance of compliance with all Company policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.  
• Take ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time. Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm and commitment and encourage others to do the same. Promote a positive attitude.  
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining constructive, positive working relationships that are built upon trust, mutual understanding and respect. 
• Embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.   Support decisions made and work to promote a unified leadership team at all times. 
• Lead by example through understanding and daily practice of the core values of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms.  Our leaders possess the characteristics of competency, innovativeness, flexibility, dependability, integrity, respect for all, ambition and honesty. 
• Have an understanding that as a leader of Hirzel Canning Company & Farms you are a reflection and representative of the Company. 
• Serve on Employee Safety and Food Safety Teams

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS  

• Commitment to our purpose and core values
• Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.  
• Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time.  Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment and will encourage others to do the same. 
• Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships that are based on respect for all. 
• Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.  

REPORTS TO THIS POSITION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching with hands and arms
• Communication through speech and hearing and in writing
• Daily requirements:
  • Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
• Lifting requirements: 
  • Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain or Business field and 2-5 years experience in a supervisory role
• 2 – 4 years experience with inventory control
• 2 – 4 years of consistent forklift experience in a warehouse setting
• Spreadsheet proficiency preferably with Google Sheets
• Ability to create verbal, numeric, and graphical reports

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the 

Company 

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change

at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel, the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job

are performed as required.  

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.