Production Supervisor

Gordon Food Service Inc

Aberdeen, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Disciplinary Action, Distribution Services, Follow Through, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Human Resources, Kronos Workforce Scheduler, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, OSHA, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Procedure Development, Product Flow, Production Management, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Motivation, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Aberdeen, MD
POSTED
5 days ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Location: 504 Advantage Ave Aberdeen, MD 21001

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 2pm- Until Finish

Summary:

Supervises cost effective operation of warehouse shipping. Supervises warehouse shipping personnel and activities of Gordon Food Service (GFS) distribution centers. Assigns staff and monitors flow of products through the distribution center.

Essential Functions:

  • Directs cost effective operation of warehouse shipping.

  • Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

  • Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately.

  • Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.

  • Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping related costs.

  • Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.

  • Inspect workload stickers and paperwork for accuracy and quality.

  • Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information. Attends and/or leads training as required to include safety program training.

  • Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employee's incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.

  • Participates in developing productivity and error rate standards as well as position profiles for all shipping positions.

  • Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.

  • Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • This position requires excellent supervisory skills to oversee the day to day operations of the department.

  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

  • Observes safety and security procedures.

  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

  • Able to apply feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

  • Have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

About the Company

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Gordon Food Service Inc

Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
WEBSITE
http://www.gfsstore.com/