Facility Supervisor - Sortrak 1st Shift

Position Overview (Briefly describe primary purpose of position.  No more than 2-3 sentences.)

This position is responsible support all DC and/or MFG activities to assure the shift(s) are run as efficiently, safely, and productively as possible.  Assures that daily work is planned, executed, and completed per facility standards.   Demonstrates effective leadership and is accountable for exemplary performance of a DC or MFG team or shift.  Typically team/shift/department supervised would be those accountable for receiving, unloading, recording, arranging, routing, transporting, and/or stocking of materials and products, and/or picking, value added services, and/or order fulfilment.   Accountable to assure operations, quality, service, cost, administration, and system metrics and KPI are achieved.  This position supervises team members and may be assisted by Specialists, Team Leaders, and/or Group Leads in the leadership of the team.  However, this position has accountability for the KIP achievement, training, and morale of the shift/team/department.  Contributes to the interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, motivating, and performance management of those team members.  Could be accountable to maintain and/or verify inventory records and transactions. 

Principal Accountabilities (List the major functions of the position and the approximate percentage of time spent on area of responsibilities over the course of a year.  Do not list duties/responsibilities that require less than 5% of the position’s time.)

30

% of Time

Plans and prioritizes work flow for the shift  to create the sense of urgency needed to ensure all customer Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met.  Promotes the highest level of expectations for achieving established standards in Safety, Quality, and Productivity.    

10

% of Time

Maintains Kronos, evaluates and edits incentive pay communications, monitors attendance, and develops staffing schedules. 

20

% Of Time

Contributes to the interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, motivating, and performance management of shift team members. 

10

% of Time

Provides leadership and oversight to shift team to ensure highest level of employee performance and morale while driving continuous improvement and managing change.  Promotes an environment of learning and continuous growth by implementing and assessing systems and processes to make the work flow more effectively.   Coordinates with other departments as required, to assure the entire workstream is achieved.         

15

% of Time

Drives process improvement through Lean concepts and problem solving techniques.  Assures team members are sufficiently trained to perform their jobs and are cross-trained to support other areas as necessary.

10

% of Time

Produces shift reports as required.  Assesses shift work flows for stretch capacity requirements through coordinating staffing to meet increased and/or decreased workloads to maximize efficiencies and reduce cost during volatile demand swings across any/all shifts.

5

% of Time

Interaction with Stakeholders and Resources:   Interact with internal and external stakeholders to assure shift performance and deliverables are achieved.   Keeps facility manager and management team apprised of project/work flow status.  Proactively implements course-correction actions to avoid delays or underachievement.   

Education, Skills and Competencies (Indicate the level of education necessary to handle the position’s responsibilities)

Education/Certification

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.   

Preferred:

Four-year degree in related field, i.e., Business, Engineering or Logistics/Supply chain Management

Years of Experience

Required:

This is an entry level supervisory position and as such does not require previous experience.

Preferred:

2 yrs comparable work experience (comparable defined as the duties of a leader, similarly titled role, HBI SIT) Work experience includes budgeting, financial analysis, and/or productivity measurement/monitoring

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

DC or MFG operations and equipment experience a plus

General leadership experience in a DC or MFG facility

Familiarity with WMS ( Manhattan Software PkMS)

MS office, especially MS Excel

Competencies and Behaviors

Collaborative leadership skills with ability to effectively influence others               

Engages and inspires others

Passion for results and sense of urgency

Effective problem-solver

Sets and pursues aggressive goals as a self-starter