Cooler Supervisor
Company: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA),
a diary marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family
farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh,
delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream,
cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats.By joining Kemps, you can
help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply
about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate
the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible
team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities -
come join us!We are currently seeking a Cooler Supervisor to join
our team in Cedarburg, WI. In this role you will provide work
direction and leadership to cooler employees within the guidelines
of standard work rules, union contract provisions, and employment
policies. Proactively communicates with Production, Sales, and
Customer Service to ensure appropriate product levels are available
for load-out and finished product is delivered accurately and on
time. Holds self and others accountable for promoting safety rules
and regulations and acts in accordance with the requirements for
food safety and quality.Shift: 2nd shiftResponsibilities include,
but are not limited to: - Schedules, assigns work, and provides
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. -
Determines needed quantities of finished product and communicates
those needs to Production. Anticipates current and future
production needs through close communication with Sales and
Production. - Monitors 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. - Ensures that procedures are followed so that
finished products are loaded accurately. - Notifies appropriate
department and/or personnel regarding shortages and late deliveries
providing internal/external customer service. - Works 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. - Understands and fulfills the requirements of SQF 2000
Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages
policies, procedures and programs related to operations. Fosters
continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3
certification. - 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.In addition to the above, may be assigned some or
all the following Dispatcher responsibilities depending on plant
needs: - Provide drivers and cooler employees with loading
procedures and load diagrams to maximize production and load out
efficiency. - Maintain records on cooler inventory to ensure
optimal stock levels. Enters inventory adjustments so that
inventory is reflected in a timely manner. Performs end of period
procedures to ensure accurate and timely closing of product
inventories. - Coordinate with distribution to resolve customer
complaints, special deliveries and or order adjustments. - Receive
and enter in-coming finished goods into the JDE system to ensure
timely and accurate inventory. Uses the inventory application
system to minimize customer shortages and out-of-stocks. Enters
and/or changes customer orders into the JDE system so that all
product sales leaving the cooler are on a computerized load out
ticket. - Select and assign customer and branch orders by truck or
route, releases those orders in proper sequence after building them
in the inventory application system, and assembles delivery tickets
and bills of lading. - Direct spotters or yard personnel to move
trucks or trailers to be unloaded or loaded.Requirements:. Bachelor
of Science in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration,
or other related curriculum is preferred. Will consider 4-5 years
of work experience in a warehouse or cooler setting in lieu of a
degree. 1-3 years of supervisory experience in warehouse or cooler
setting is preferredBenefits:Comprehensive Benefits Package
available 1st of the month after start date401(k) with company
contribution - 100% vested on day one of eligibilityCompetitive
payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities - we
promote from within!Service recognition and employee
rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementWork for dairy
farm familiesAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Madison , Cooler Supervisor, Other , Madison, Wisconsin
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