Responsible for supervising employees and activities required for the safe and efficient movement of materials and finished product from original receipt to outgoing shipment in compliance with company, customer and government requirements.

• Plan the day to day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management
• Manage activities and relationships with cold storage facilities and freight forward warehouses including inventory accuracy, releases, inbounds/outbounds and claim resolution.
• Responsible for all activities relating to the movement and storage of all trailers in yard as well as spotting duties.
• Document daily shipping and receiving activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
• Monitor and maintain the forklift fleet to ensure proper functionality and operational safety.
• Schedule and document all incoming and outgoing loads; working closely with all distribution centers, Corporate Logistics and transportation companies to ensure the timely and cost effective movement of goods.
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management
• Maintain a safe work environment at all times by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that employees are trained to understand and comply with those procedures. Apply corrective action consistently when required.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Four year college degree in business management, production operations management, agricultural science, food science or equivalent communication and analytical ability acquired through work experience

• At least two years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality and manufacturing principles.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.

• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications; specifically using Word to create and modify documents, Excel to record data and calculate results, and Outlook to communicate internally and externally.

• Working knowledge of SAP business software desired.

• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Required Experience

Required Skills:

• Four year college degree in business management, production operations management, agricultural science, food science or equivalent communication and analytical ability acquired through work experience

• At least two years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality and manufacturing principles.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.

• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications; specifically using Word to create and modify documents, Excel to record data and calculate results, and Outlook to communicate internally and externally.

• Working knowledge of SAP business software desired.

• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.