Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner.
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources:
- Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.
- Inspections- Prepare packages for inspections as required.
- Product Verification/Integrity- Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment
- Shipping Documentation- Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy
- Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity.
- Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment
- Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space.
- Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages.
- Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room
- Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management's direction.
- Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management
- Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations.
- Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations
- Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained.
- Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations.
- Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled.
- Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained.
- Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager
Job competencies:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.
- Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.
- Good problem solving and decision making skills.
- Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets.
- Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.
Education and Experience Required:
- Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred.
- 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience
- 3-5 years supervisory experience.