Shipping and Inventory Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, United States Pactiv Evergreen Full time

Overview:
The Kalamazoo Carton Converting Facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with easy access to the beautiful Great Lakes region and the cities of Chicago and Detroit. Opened in 1952 and employing 175 team members, the facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of national and regional brands, primarily supplying important dairy nutrition to schoolchildren throughout the US.

**Responsibilities**:
**Essential Functions/Responsibilities**:

- Oversee all daily operations of the shipping and receiving areas including the timely shipment of
finished products and completion of shipping documents in order to meet customer requirements. Also
responsible for receiving, distributing and proper storage of inbound goods. Control costs within the
department and find new ways to provide the same services at a lower cost without sacrificing the safety
of employees.
- Insure that a high level of safety is maintained within the department and enforce all safety rules and
regulations. Also insure that all department employees comply with all company rules, policies and
- Direct the work of other shipping and receiving employees as well as communicate with and update
employees on a daily basis to meet customer requirements. Ensure each employee receives proper
training and instructions to do their job safely and provide them with the correct tools to do their jobs.
- Communicate with production departments in order to meet carrier needs for on time deliveries to customers. Manage overtime and crew shifts according to the needs of the department and customers.
- Oversee department quality, performance, goals, cost, training, attendance, moral, and environmental
issues to achieve positive results.
- Resolve employee issues/problems. Ensure that all team members are working together to achieve thesame end results and give disciplinary action when needed.

Qualifications:
**Qualifications: Education, Skills and/or Experience Required**
- Willing and able to work onsite **7am-5pm Monday-Friday** with some Saturdays as needed
- ** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent applicable experience required**:

- Supervisory skills, maturity, and sound judgment
- A demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people and get results through others
- Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and
employee relations
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the
effective manufacture of product
- Experience with brokers and asset carriers a plus
- Ability to interpret and administer SQF Code 2000
- Knowledge of Food Safety Requirements
- High energy, with exceptionally strong work ethic
- High trust, integrity above reproach and character that reflects company values
- Demonstrated knowledge and high level of computer skill and familiarity
- Knowledge of business and management principles
- Good meeting/presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a sense of empathy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
- Strong team player, able to think and act in ways fully supportive of other team members
- Other duties as required

**Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands**:

- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, squat 8 to 10 hours a day
- Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment
- Must be willing to work on manufacturing production floor
- Standard office duties apply

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.


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