Job Information
Savencia Cheese USA Warehouse Coordinator in New Holland, Pennsylvania
Summary/Objective
This position assists the supervisor in leading and managing the team and the warehousing process. The performance indicators are Safety, Quality, Cost, Lead Time, Involvement, and Environment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure the warehouse is as efficient and safe as possible.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Monitor the safety and productivity of employees
Monitor security of facilities during designated shift hours
Monitor product quality according to defined standards
Verify that equipment, grounds and walls are clean according to GMP standards
Monitor compliance of quality processes and procedures, immediately correct or report if out of specification and complete non-conformance form
Coordinate staffing needs according to Warehouse schedule, communicate with Staffing Agencies
Assess skills and provide, or schedule, any training needs where deficient to be sure that employees understand how to set and adjust the equipment settings and all operational procedures
Participate, support and lead employees in the continuous improvement process
Oversee the operations and processes, monitor the proper functioning of the warehouse procedures and equipment to meet department objectives
Ensure that equipment and materials are ready for startup prior to scheduled start time
Analyze the cases picked data to review picking results, develop and implement corrective actions for improvement
Work closely with other departments (materials management, production, maintenance, processing and quality) to meet requirements
Conduct or have team complete physical inventories
Confirm that Material Handlers are checking the quality of incoming and outgoing materials and product
Develop and improve procedures, SOPs and other instructions according to needs and oversee their application
Analyze the daily results, lead shift meetings to communicate quantitative and quality objectives and results
Assign resources based on objectives data and supply chain constraints
Enter data and indicators for the daily department requirements
Communicate Warehouse issues or activities to the proper departments and management when necessary
Assures all project requirements are properly scheduled
Rotate employees according to any safety or quality concerns
Participates in Continuous Improvement Process
Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations
Competencies
Job Knowledge
Quality of Work
Job Safety
Cost Control
Teamwork & Leadership
Inclusion& Communication
Supervisory Responsibility
This position works closely with the supervisor to lead employees but has no direct reports.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions;
Consistent exposure to cold climate
Exposure to noise and vibration frequently
Exposure to wet conditions frequently
The use of steel-toed safety shoes, coveralls, safety glasses and hard hat is required.
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. While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:
Stand - continuously/frequently
Stoop/Bend – continuously/frequently
Squat - occasionally
Crawl - occasionally
Climb Stairs or ladders - occasionally
Reach – chest level, above or below - occasionally
Push - 50 lbs. -occasionally
Pull - 50 lbs. -occasionally
Lift/carry- 50 lbs. -occasionally
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.
Travel
None is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Computer skills and basic knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook, and Word
Mechanical Aptitude
Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
2+ years of warehouse experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Strong Analytical Skills
Experience with Continuous Improvement Process
1-2 years’ experience in a leadership role
Bilingual Spanish/English
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None is required for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Eligible to work in USA.
Food Safety and Product Quality
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.
Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
