About this role
Position Overview
Sofidel America, a leading manufacturer of tissue products committed to sustainability and operational excellence, is seeking a Finished Goods Supervisor to join our Warehouse team.
The Finished Goods Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing the warehouse materials, staff, and overhead expenses. You will develop and lead a high-performance team that is motivated, innovative, and supports personal development. Ensuring that all team members follow all health and safety procedures and regulations
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading, training, and developing 50 – 60 associates (finished goods, raw materials, pulp, and parent reels). Available to support 24/7 operation. Must be willing to work off hours when needed. At times will require late nights and weekends.
- to identify inventory discrepancies and assist in monthly and quarterly cycle counts. (Inventories may be scheduled on the weekends, and the end of year inventory is the second Saturday of December)
- Partner with converting and paper machine supervisors to ensure alignment of daily needs, internal and external, while continuously aiding in the improvement processes and efficiencies of shipping, receiving, and storage of parent reels, and finished goods.
- Develop a relationship with resources (i.e. traffic, customer service, planners, etc…) and ensure timely communication of needs and or watchouts that impacts the operations.
- Responsible for monitoring, improving, and controlling the operation while minimizing demurrage.
- Effectively demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain and how it impacts Sofidel America as a whole.
- Ability to strategically and effectively shift associates between sites to support daily work volumes while minimizing overtime to accomplish goals.
- Responsible for leading daily/weekly communication with paper scheduling and planners to optimize warehouse space capacity based on forecast and departmental needs.
- Demonstrates an adaptive mindset that actively identifies and modifies status quo – to positively impact outcomes with new approaches.
- Create a process that delivers zero reject rolls to converting lines.
- Ensure goods are received in a timely manner to ensure inventory accuracy
- Understands and enforces mill safety policies/procedures. Ensures all associates are aware of and adhere to safety policies/procedures in compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
- Investigates and rectifies safety Go, See, Think, Do (GSTDs) through completion.
- Perform daily safety evaluation of employees
- Maintains a clean work environment conducive to safe work habits and encourages employee accountability.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- College Degree Preferred
- Internal Candidates must be in a coordinator, lead position and level 5 or higher.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Must have strong SAP knowledge and inventory control experience. Overtime may be required.
- Strong understanding of automation in Parent Reel and Finished Goods Storage.
- 3 years of experience in a large, high-volume warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment with leadership experience
Company Benefits
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Paid time off (PTO) and vacation time.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Work Environment
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