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Raw Materials Supervisor

Dole Food Company, Inc.

Raw Materials Supervisor

Soledad, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

    Responsible for supervision of the company’s raw sourcing process for all Value-Added plants and the cross functional optimization of numerous sourcing metrics.

    Required Skills

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

    • Supervise and support the raw sourcing coordinators and the overall flow of raw materials across the Value-added raw material supply chain.
    • Coordinate the procurement, sourcing and delivery of Raw Materials to Dole’s North American Value-Added Plants in accordance with demand.
    • Support the Raw Materials Coordinators in the management of the raw material inventory as well as the packaging needed for harvest.
    • Work cross-functionally to mitigate raw material disposals across the VA network and drive efficiencies in the VA plants ordering process, with cost effective inventory control.
    • Work cross-functionally to optimize truck utilization from Dole’s VA coolers to the VA plants, supporting warehouse and truck transfer management.
    • Monitor raw material sourcing vs utilization to ensure achievement of budgeted yields.
    • Maintain Dole’s integrated IT systems (mainframe / JD Edwards) including third party databases.
    • Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Required Experience

    JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)

    • 2 years minimum supervisory experience in a receiving function, preferably in a food processing company.
    • 2 years of hands-on inventory management experience in the produce industry, emphasizing high volume production.
    • Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and both written and oral communication skills
    • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, JIT delivery systems
    • Bilingual: Spanish / English preferred
    • Ability to travel if needed domestically, minimal.

    INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

    All employee levels within VA Materials, VA Operations, Demand Planning, Transportation, Ag Ops, and Cooler Ops.

    EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

    • S. Operations Management or equivalent work experience.
    • APICS certification preferred

    EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

    • Two Raw Materials Coordinators

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds; Able to occasionally work in a cold environment

    WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

    Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, rotating shifts required. 

    We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

     

  • Qualifications

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

    • Supervise and support the raw sourcing coordinators and the overall flow of raw materials across the Value-added raw material supply chain.
    • Coordinate the procurement, sourcing and delivery of Raw Materials to Dole’s North American Value-Added Plants in accordance with demand.
    • Support the Raw Materials Coordinators in the management of the raw material inventory as well as the packaging needed for harvest.
    • Work cross-functionally to mitigate raw material disposals across the VA network and drive efficiencies in the VA plants ordering process, with cost effective inventory control.
    • Work cross-functionally to optimize truck utilization from Dole’s VA coolers to the VA plants, supporting warehouse and truck transfer management.
    • Monitor raw material sourcing vs utilization to ensure achievement of budgeted yields.
    • Maintain Dole’s integrated IT systems (mainframe / JD Edwards) including third party databases.
    • Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position.
    • Other duties as assigned.