Cooler Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Schedule assign work and provide clear direction to cooler employees. Coordinates the work efforts of employees to ensure that outgoing semi-trailers are loaded accurately and on-time to meet customer order requirements.
- Determine needed quantities of finished product and communicate those needs to Production.
- Anticipate current and future production needs through close communication with Sales and Production.
- Monitor incoming loads and invoices to identify damaged or erroneously delivered orders. Works with vendors, suppliers, and other Kemps employees to resolve discrepancies and solve problems.
- Ensure that procedures are followed so that finished products are loaded accurately.
- Notify appropriate department and/or personnel regarding shortages and late deliveries providing internal/external customer service.
- Work effectively with unionized employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understands and effectively applies work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies. Administers discipline consistently and fairly. Works with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances. Actively communicates with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
- May be involved with job transactions such as promotions and transfers. Involvement may include the documentation of union status changes such as position codes, pay rates, and union bids. May review and edit employee electronic time records.
- Actively promotes safe work behaviors and holds self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conducts accident/injury investigations and sends reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings, training, and incentive programs.
- Proactively looks for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs. Identifies and implements best practices in establishing SOP’s and managing labor. Thinks creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement.
- High School diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in food science, dairy science, business administration, or related curriculum is preferred. Will consider 2-5 years of work experience in a warehouse or cooler work environment in lieu of a degree.
- 2-5 years of work experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment is required. Dairy and/or food & beverage manufacturing experience is highly desired.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in warehouse or cooler setting preferred
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families