Supervisor Cold Storage - 12 Hour - Night Shift - INTERCHANGE GROUP : Job Details

Position: Cold Storage Supervisor

Location: Mount Crawford, VA

Reports To: Facility Manager or Operations Manager

Work Hours: Night shift: 5:00pm 5:00am Work every other weekend

Responsibilities:

* Plan and supervise the operation of one or more customers within the cold storage facility

* Plan and supervise the receipt, storage, issuance and disposal of all items, including items requiring specialized handling

* Assist HR with interviewing, hiring, and training of hourly positions

* Monitor employee morale and other employee related issues, keeping management abreast of any items that may be of concern

* Provide hands-on leadership to the ongoing development of the assigned personnel and teams

* Supervise general labor personnel within unloading/loading operation

* Ensure adequate staffing, direction and discipline

* Utilize the optimal number of hourly personnel to fulfill service requirements while maximizing productivity

* Minimize labor costs while providing timely service

* Process and monitor time and attendance for all warehouse employees

* Develop methods of efficient space utilization

* Work with management and customer service personnel to ensure that all requirements and requests are responded to in a professional manner

* Plan and supervise the rotation of stock, where applicable

* Supervise and participate in periodic internal, customer, and regulatory inspections

* Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive programs in the areas of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, and fire safety

* Develop preventive programs to identify and reduce risks from potential hazards in the workplace and to comply with OSHA and any other regulatory agencies

* Ensure handling of hazardous materials complies with state and federal regulations

* Assist with overseeing maintenance and preventive maintenance of the warehouse and warehouse equipment

* Assist management with any necessary compliance corrective actions and retain all associated documentation

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of warehousing operations including receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, and disposal of a wide variety of commodities

* Knowledge of computerized warehousing inventory control and inventory practices

* Knowledge of supervisory methods, principals and practices

* Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology and equipment

* Knowledge of facilities maintenance

* Ability to analyze pertinent factors related to stock and inventory control

* Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized projects

* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

* Ability to coordinate and schedule the work activity for assigned personnel

* Ability to supervise warehouse staff in the performance of material receipt, storage, shipping/distribution and record keeping functions

* Ability to multitask

Work Environment:

* Atmosphere range -10 to +50 degrees F

* Noise level in the work area is usually moderate

* Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high

* Daily workflow is fast paced, dependent on daily and seasonal customer requirements

Training and Experience:

* Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of a 2-year college degree and three (3) years of warehousing experience in a moderate size warehouse.

* Five (5) years of supervisory experience is required.

License/Certificates:

* Possession of a valid states driver license is required.

All applicants must complete an application at