Supply Chain Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Supply Chain Supervisor

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Dotted Line to: No Yes:

Number of Direct Reports: 15

Key Internal Partners: Purchasing, Production, R&D, Quality

Key External Partners: External Storage Providers, Equipment Repair/Leasing Companies

Project Management: No Yes

Location: Traverse City, Michigan

Date Updated: 9/7/2022

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supervising the supply chain staff that directly support material flows to and from the production facility. They manage and maintain the equipment fleet within the Supply Chain scope as well as working closely with the factory management team to support various projects/tasks as needed. Additionally, they assist with the management of our offsite warehousing partners.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Co-Lead the following Supply Chain Owned Processes

• Outbound Finished Goods shipments

• Inbound Raw Material and Packaging shipments, storage and supply to Plant

• Yard Operations including: Apple Truck loading/un-loading, apple storage and apple supply to Plant, waste and recycling removal and management

• Non-Compliant Inventory and NCMR processing

• Oversee staff and operations in the Warehouse and Production environment

• Oversee all Warehouse plant support, Yard and VIF Ops team’s operations.

• Develop and manage standards for inventory management and control

• Co-Lead weekly cycle counting practices

• Maintain relationships with factory operators, supervisors, and managers as it relates to Supply Chain Operations.

• Participate in annual full physical inventory activities

• Perform quarterly warehouse audits (external and internal as directed)

• Coordinate special projects within Supply Chain Scope as needed.

• Review and approve invoices as a backup for Supply Chain Manager.

• Manage Equipment

• Keep an accurate ledger of all equipment within Supply Chain Scope

• Rotate equipment usage as necessary to ensure adherence to contractual allowance

• Perform monthly equipment audits

• Schedule maintenance as needed.

• Recommend changes to process and equipment as needed.

• Personnel Management

• Lead, Develop, and Mentor team members on assigned shifts

• Issue corrective action / discipline as needed

• Interview / review candidates for new hires

• Provide performance evaluation / input as needed

• Determine operator schedules

• Monitor department labor trends and recommend improvements

• Conduct Operations in a manner which promotes safety

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures with team

• Recommend safety improvement

• Report safety concerns immediately

• Complete all assigned safety audits

• All other duties as assigned

  
  

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

• Safety Audit adherence

• Inventory Accuracy

• VIF Transaction Accuracy

• Manage an accurate equipment roster

  
  

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years’ experience in an equivalent position.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Environment is preferred

• 2 years employee supervision experience is preferred

  
  

SKILLS

• Independent, self-starter who can work without direct supervision

• Warehouse and inventory control management

• Computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, Outlook / email)

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability and willingness to work additional hours to complete job duties as needed

• ERP/MRP experience preferred

• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing is a plus

  
  

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day sitting or on his/her feet for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.

• Occasional travel may be required (<5%)