Job Description

Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Classification/Job Grade: Salary

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Department: UHT DC

Supervised by: Manager

Supervisor is the front-line leader for operations who is responsible and accountable for Safety, Quality, and Productivity. The individual will work in support of and under the direction of the Manager and must be capable of performing in a responsible and efficient manner the techniques and tasks that are assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides leadership to team and directs the warehouse department in hand picking, packaging, loading, unloading trucks.

· Effectively cross trains personnel and recommends skill development to achieve departmental goals.

· Sets work assignments for team members.

· Inspects all job assignments for quality and completion.

· Inspects all areas and equipment to ensure sanitation standards are met.

· Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards.

· Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making ability regarding day-to-day operations and can successfully run the department in the absence of the Manager.

· Provide accurate feedback to the manager regarding employee performance reviews and discipline.

· Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through proper delegation of work, control over ongoing projects and prioritizing demands.

· Minimize conflict within the department and encourage open lines of communication, treating all staff fairly, fostering team spirit, and maintaining an air of professionalism and credibility.

· Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge

· Other duties as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Leads employees in the UHT DC. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory roles and responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts.

· The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).

· The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

· The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.

· The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.