Cooler Manager

We are currently seeking a Cooler Manager for our fluid milk and cream plant in Cedarburg, WI.  In this position you will provide leadership to warehouse/cooler supervisors and employees and manage all daily operational activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.    

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a diary marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.  Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats.  By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters.  We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world.  It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us

Shift:  1st

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors to ensure the timely and accurate load out and receiving of all products.
• Effectively lead union and/or non-union employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions if applicable, and employment policies.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities with all other departments to maximize the overall efficiency of the operation and minimize customer service issues.
• Ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor, on a daily basis, the inventory, and codes of all products in the cooler to ensure proper rotation and traceability of all items. Prepare warehouse and associated storage systems for physical inventories.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately to reflect a correct inventory position at any time. These include shipments, donations, product loss and damage.
• Ensure full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the division or company.
• Actively promote and effectively communicate company values, safety policies, loss control targets, and quality assurance standards to department.
• Responsible for expense management and control, including cooler dump, labor and overhead costs utilizing approved methods. 
• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.
• Identify and implement best practices in establishing SOP’s, managing labor, and maintaining applicable certifications. Think creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement.

• Bachelor of science in food science, dairy science, business administration. Will consider a minimum of 5 years of work experience in dairy or food industry manufacturing in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of work experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment required.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience in a production environment required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook. ERP experience, JD Edwards is a plus.
• Working knowledge of dairy industry production practices, processes and equipment preferred
• Strong knowledge of required sanitary practices related to food production.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer