Cooler Supervisor

We are currently seeking a Cooler Supervisor to join our team in Le Mars, IA.  In this role, you will provide work direction and leadership to cooler employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies.  Proactively communicate with production, sales, and customer service to ensure appropriate product levels are available for loadouts and that the finished product is delivered accurately and on time.  Holds self and others accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and acts following the requirements for food safety and quality. 

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy 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:  2nd shift

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Schedule assigned work and provide clear direction to cooler employees. Coordinates employees' work efforts to ensure that outgoing semi-trailers are loaded accurately and on time to meet customer order requirements.
• Determine needed quantities of finished product and communicate those needs to Production.
• Anticipate current and future production needs through close communication with Sales and Production.
• Monitor incoming loads and invoices to identify damaged or erroneously delivered orders. Work with vendors, suppliers, and other Kemps employees to resolve discrepancies and solve problems. 
• Ensure that procedures are followed so that finished products are loaded accurately.
• Notify appropriate department and/or personnel regarding shortages and late deliveries providing internal/external customer service.
• Work effectively with unionized employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understands and effectively applies work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies.  Administers discipline consistently and fairly.  Works with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.  Actively communicates with employees through shift meetings and informal methods. 
• May be involved with job transactions such as promotions and transfers. Involvement may include the documentation of union status changes such as position codes, pay rates, and union bids.  May review and edit employee electronic time records. 
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and holds self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conducts accident/injury investigations and sends reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards.  May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings, training, and incentive programs. 
• Understand and fulfill the requirements of SQF 2000 Level 3 code of regulation for food safety and quality. Manages policies, procedures, and programs related to operations.  Foster continuous improvement to maintain the SQF 2000 Level 3 certification. 
• Proactively looks for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs. Identifies and implements best practices in establishing SOPs and managing labor.  Thinks creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement. 
• Maintain records on cooler inventory to ensure optimal stock levels. Enter inventory adjustments so that inventory is reflected promptly.  Perform end-of-period procedures to ensure accurate and timely closing of product inventories. 
• Coordinate with distribution to resolve customer complaints, special deliveries, and or order adjustments.
• Receive and enter incoming finished goods into the JDE system to ensure timely and accurate inventory. Uses the inventory application system to minimize customer shortages and out-of-stocks.  Enters and/or changes customer orders into the JDE system so that all product sales leaving the cooler are on a computerized load-out ticket. 
• Select and assign customer and branch orders by truck or route, release those orders in proper sequence after building them in the inventory application system, and assemble delivery tickets and bills of lading.
• Direct spotters or yard personnel to move trucks or trailers to be unloaded or loaded.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Business Administration, or another related curriculum is preferred.  Will consider 4-5 years of work experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a warehouse or cold storage environment is required.
• 2+ years experience supervising a team in a warehouse or cold storage environment required.
• Inventory management experience is desired.
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Excel and ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution – 100% vested on day one of eligibility
• 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