Supervisor, Shipping/Receiving

The Lakeland Distribution Center, a 30,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7; is currently seeking a Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving to join our team. In this role you will oversee the Shipping & Receiving of our greenhouse grown product: Tomatoes, Peppers and Cucumbers to our customers in a timely and safe manner and ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.

Full time shift: 2nd Shift 4:00p—12:30a (Rotating off days, must be flexible with weekends and holidays)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day supervision of staff, and overseeing work organized by team leaders
• Provide leadership to a team of associates, encouraging teamwork and providing training to excel with the organization
• Ensure product is slotted/shipped correctly
• Ensure quality, delivery and budget objectives are met
• Follow commodity specialist allocations and change orders
• Ensure all areas work together to fill orders in a timely fashion
• Maintain communication with Commodity Inventory Controller on product needed for transfers
• Responsible for loading, counting and verifying NAV tag & quality of transfers
• Execute and ensure the process of entering pick tickets in the NAV ERP
• Ensure schedule attainment. Escalate any product availability issues to managers or commodity planners that may cause a missed transfer departure
• Create regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other Company data, including personnel information
• Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment
• Carry out other required task as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associates’ or Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain Management related field desired. Will consider equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in shipping/receiving or related environment; food industry experience is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.
• Must have proven track record of managing large groups of associates.
• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Spanish as a second language would be an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel; prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), i.e. NAV JDA, etc. is a plus
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles (FDA, USDA, MIOSHA, OSHA, CFIA) is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to work flexible hours.
• Ability to operate Stand-up Hilo and other related powered industrial equipment (reach truck, forklift, pallet jack).

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in our refrigerated warehouse, 50-degree controlled temperature zones.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending, squatting, and crawling on a regular basis

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• Weekly payroll
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.