Supervisor, Warehouse - Receiving

Our Story:

 

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hillphoenix and Anthony.

 

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. 

 

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

 

Job Title:        Supervisor, Warehouse - Receiving

Location:        South Chesterfield, VA   

 

What we are looking for:

 

We are looking for a Supervisor, Warehouse - Receiving who will be primarily responsible for overseeing all inbound shipments, material movement and storage/control of materials for the receiving department.

 

What you will be responsible for in this role: 

 

• Conducts full warehouse inventory and spot checks as needed.
• Helps establish continuous improvement processes that result in the most effective use of all resources, reducing costs, and improving quality.
• Implements Supermarkets, Kanban and other visual management systems for material.
• Creates, trains, and implements standard work and SOPs to improve processes such as material handler routes, efficiencies, waste reduction and material control.
• Applies best industry practices in the safe handling of merchandise to minimize damages.
• Implements safety and security procedures to ensure a safe working environment, and ensures the entire warehouse is clean, neat, and safe.
• Regularly manages warehouse needs in terms of space, material flow, and labor required.
• Partner with key cross-functional partners to solicit customer and associates’ feedback to identify program improvement opportunities for implementation.
• Ascertain industry/logistics best practices to identify new and/or unique programs to differentiate customers from the marketplace, and drive customer satisfaction.
• Develop and communicate the status of all departmental metrics.
• Consults with assigned clients to understand  their distribution networks and determines logistical  resources required to support equipment, safety, personnel, and maintenance.
• Exercise management and coordination functions with carious company functions (purchasing, finance, etc.)
• Conceive, present, and implement cost, stock and lead-time reduction projects.
• Work in conjunction with various parties such as business development, field support, and customer service, to handle complaints and ensure support plans are in place to maintain long-term customer relationships. 
• Analyze technology and distribution network trends and implements changes in department as appropriate.
• Selects and hires employees.
• Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.
• Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
• Recommends operation and personnel budgets for approval.
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution for all logistics operations.
• Tracks, analyzes, and communicates key performance metrics.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of the of the movement and storage of foods.
• Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
• Identify any supplier shipment stock anomalies and report to planners/purchasing immediately.
• Keep accurate records of all stock movements for proper inventory control, including the management of a daily cycle count program.

 

What are the basic qualifications?

 

• B.S. Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Logistics
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, distribution
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement experience