Superintendent Freeze

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for the management, organization, and safety of frozen warehouse operations. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - This is a Salary Exempt position. 

Ensures proper organization of plant cooler and warehouse. Maintains appropriate level of staff to coordinate and fill all customer orders and freezer needs. Leads Warehouse Supervisors in determining job priorities and tasks. Tracks frozen inventory, manages the picking and filling of customer orders. Facilitates shipping efforts to ensure efficient inventory and shipping process.  

Oversees safety of warehouse. Ensures that all safety procedures are followed to maintain a safe work environment in the frozen warehouse. Leads the department by example and motivates employees to maintain productivity and safety records at or above expectations. 

Communicate at all levels in order to meet production expectations: Monitors quality, safety, scheduling, personnel and mechanical status of the warehouse. Collaborate with the functional areas of the operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, etc. Communicate effectively at all levels to provide appropriate directives and to resolve employee problems/conflicts. 

Maintains an audit/tour ready facility. Ensures facilities are audit/tour ready in compliance with Simmons policies and procedures, FDA/USDA regulations, and customer specifications. Interacts with members of different departments as well as customers and government agencies. 

Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees’ work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement. 

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. 

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. 

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use Freezer suit, composite/steel toe boots, and other protective equipment as needed or required. 

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites, possibly requiring overnight stays. 

Technical Experience: 2 years’ experience supervising or leading employees in Shipping and Receiving or related field.  

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing and of frozen distribution organization. 

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business, or related field, or 4 years related work experience in lieu of degree.