Packaging & Warehouse Manager - USC Saltville, LLC

 Job Summary: 

• Directs and coordinates activities concerned with packaging production and shipping of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. 
• Key Responsibilities:

• Upholds and enforces safety and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and procedures.

•  Confers with management to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

•  Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

•  Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

•  Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.

•  Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

•  Revises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.

•  Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

   

  Accountable For:

  •  Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

  •  Design: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

  •  Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

  •  Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

  •  Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

  •  Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

  •  Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; engages in conflict resolution; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; exhibits professional behaviors; remains open to others' ideas, feedback, and suggestions; tries new things.

  •  Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

  •  Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

  •  Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

  •  Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

  •  Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

  •  Delegation: Delegates work assignments as needed; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority; empowers others to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

  •  Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

  •  Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in team members; improves processes, products, and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

  •  Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

  •  Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals and company profitability.

  •  Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

  •  Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

  •  Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

  •  Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

  •  Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

  •   Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

  •   Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

  •  Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

  •  Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

  •  Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

  •  Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently.

  •  Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

  •  Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

  •  Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

  •  Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

  •  Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

  •  Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

     Supervisory Responsibilities:

  •  Directly supervises 22 to 28 employees in Packaging & Warehousing. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    Quality Responsibility and Role:

  •  Assures compliance with quality processes through verification of established documented procedures for all packaging, warehouse, and shipping activities.

    Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

    Qualifications:

  •  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience:

  •  College Degree preferred or Associate’s Degree; Three to Five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a food-grade standards manufacturing environment is preferred.

    Language Skills:

  •  Ability 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 customers or employees of the organization.

    Mathematical Skills:

  •  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

    Reasoning Ability:

  •  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Computer Skills:

  •  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Internet Office software applications; SAP Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Microsoft Office Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.

    Physical Demands:

  •  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  •  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Organization (For Managers and Supervisors Only)

    Positions Reporting Directly to this Position

     ·         Lead Operator

    ·         Line Puller

    ·         Bagging Operator

    ·         Shipping Operator

    Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.