Pet Food Experts
Operations Supervisor
Pet Food Experts, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019
Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our Distribution Center in Des Plaines, IL! By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!
Benefits and Perks of joining the PFX Team: Competitive compensation package Excellent group health benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurances Additional supplemental benefits with the convenience of weekly payroll deductions Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Leave Retirement savings plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts on pet food and supplies Schedule:
Monday-Friday
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Inbound Operations Supervisor is a hands-on role which oversees shipping of the company's products. The successful candidate will have a positive, problem-solving attitude, be innovative, and results-oriented and lead by example. Hands-on warehouse management experience essential!
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage warehouse activities including coordinating a smooth and consistent operation, ensuring product is distributed in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer delivery requirements Plan and coordinate employee work; train and motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of a warehouse team Ensure team members' abilities to accurately perform essentials functions of the warehouse jobs while fostering a high degree of morale within the team Provide appropriate level of hands on instruction and direction to ensure employees have clear path to operational success Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse distribution goals Assist in the recruiting, hiring, promoting and terminating processes, as needed Review employee performance and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement Develop and maintain a continuous training and cross training program to accomplish the warehouse mission in a safe, effective manner Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required 3 to 5 years of experience in warehousing, shipping/loading in a distribution environment, with 2 years of direct supervisory experience Certified to operate warehousing equipment including forklift, reach truck, and electric ride on jack Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions Working knowledge of company WMS and computer proficiency to utilize gmail and google documents. Knowledge of bar code technology, voice-directed order selection, and electronic data interchange preferred
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Benefits and Perks of joining the PFX Team: Competitive compensation package Excellent group health benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurances Additional supplemental benefits with the convenience of weekly payroll deductions Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Leave Retirement savings plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts on pet food and supplies Schedule:
Monday-Friday
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Inbound Operations Supervisor is a hands-on role which oversees shipping of the company's products. The successful candidate will have a positive, problem-solving attitude, be innovative, and results-oriented and lead by example. Hands-on warehouse management experience essential!
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage warehouse activities including coordinating a smooth and consistent operation, ensuring product is distributed in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer delivery requirements Plan and coordinate employee work; train and motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of a warehouse team Ensure team members' abilities to accurately perform essentials functions of the warehouse jobs while fostering a high degree of morale within the team Provide appropriate level of hands on instruction and direction to ensure employees have clear path to operational success Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse distribution goals Assist in the recruiting, hiring, promoting and terminating processes, as needed Review employee performance and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement Develop and maintain a continuous training and cross training program to accomplish the warehouse mission in a safe, effective manner Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required 3 to 5 years of experience in warehousing, shipping/loading in a distribution environment, with 2 years of direct supervisory experience Certified to operate warehousing equipment including forklift, reach truck, and electric ride on jack Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions Working knowledge of company WMS and computer proficiency to utilize gmail and google documents. Knowledge of bar code technology, voice-directed order selection, and electronic data interchange preferred
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.