Plant Supervisor

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for all facility operations. Managing safety, quality, on-time, cost initiatives with relevant KPI's. Creating a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of the facility. SOP process management and documentation, inventory accuracy, receiving, production, shipping, pick pack as well as support functions of the Gurnee facility. This position requires strong communication, documentation, and follow-through. Experience in manufacturing, inventory control/cycle counting, inventory audits, and associate development are required. A positive, forward thinker and doer challenging the norm and continuously looking for opportunities to improve. Recruits, hires, and develop staffing in line with Luxor culture.

• SME for all NetSuite, RFSmart, Process Weaver, Xcarrier functionality for the Gurnee location. Works closely with each cross functional area including Transportation, OE/CS, Quality, Sourcing, Sales, and Warehousing to assure alignment between strategic direction and functional execution. This position also is the owner of inventory accuracy within the facility, including location and count accuracy.
• Maintains an OSHA certified SOP culture and execution in all aspects of Operations, with emphasis on equipment operation and training
• Works with and supports the plant manager on managing the expenses of the facility including equipment/PM schedules, maintenance, spring/fall transition of facility..
• Leads the warehouse team and oversees the day-to-day operations including picking, shipping, receiving, production, and inventory control to provide a standard of excellence across the facility.
• Responsible for accuracy of the picking and shipping process, and accountable for performance, creating relevant KPI's to maintain a continuous improvement culture.
• Monitor daily operations through key performance indicators and established metrics.
• Works directly with transportation on all inbound/outbound international shipment coordination and efficiency
• Responsible for quality improvement opportunities working with Quality.
• Leads the day-to-day Safety program, ongoing training, and maintaining proper records
• Shift and allocate resources, when necessary, cross training all associates to support an internally dynamic environment and changing priorities; able to react to change positively and provide leadership in uncertain conditions
• Coordinate across departments to achieve operational goals.
• Create, implement, and manage training programs to help associates learn and develop, provide opportunities for growth, and reward outstanding performance.
• Create and maintain a positive culture where all associates can develop, learn new skills, and participate in a team environment.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interaction with other departments in the Value Stream such as Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Sourcing, Transportation and Accounting to improve performance and best serve customers.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to operate in a decentralized, multi-site environment.
• Experience working in a Continuous Improvement/LEAN environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills, familiar with ERP, TMS, WMS, Inventory control, Receiving.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Work History Requirements:
• • 5+ years warehouse experience
  • 3+ years Supervisory experience
• Education Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent

Computer equipment and level of software requirements:

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, Office Operations, Equipment/PM schedules and Floor Operations
• Distribution and Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift certified (OSHA)

Specific Knowledge, licenses, certifications REQUIRED:

• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course required
• Lean Certification/Experience preferred

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Normal Warehouse and Office conditions

PHYSICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• As needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Warehouse environment
• 40% sitting and 60% standing

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other

job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the essential levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.