ICS Distribution Supervisor at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – St Louis, Missouri

Distribution Supervisor

Position Overview

The Distribution Supervisor assists the Distribution Manager and other members of the Plant leadership team in maintaining the efficient cost-effective operation in the cooler through competent, effective supervision of cooler employees and cooperative efforts with the management of the production and distribution departments.

Key Responsibilities

The Distribution Supervisor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Work with the Distribution Manager to ensure control of products, processing, packaging, handling and storage.

• Provide immediate attention and notification to any observed loss of quality or shelf life.

• Direct supervision of personnel in assigned areas and development of staff.

• Enforce all SOP’s and performance expectations for all cooler positions.

• Enforce procedures to minimize product loss, time loss accidents and OSHA out of compliance losses.

• Assist the Distribution Manager in the hiring, training, and approving employee hours in ADP.

• Manage personnel issues, attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions as necessary for assigned direct reports.

• Maintain inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts.

• Auditing, picking, and shipping activities

• Manage daily reconciliation program.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• The applicant must be 18 years of age.

• Previous Supervisory position.

• Production/manufacturing knowledge.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Previous experience with data entry.

• Ability to work well with numbers.

• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.

Required Soft Skills

• Coachable and willing to learn.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.

• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.

• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn. Working Conditions

• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods up to an entire shift.

• Ability to stand, bend, sit, and move throughout the shift.

• May be required to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in designated areas.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.

• The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).

• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Willingness to work overtime, as needed.

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year. We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality

• To conduct our business with professional integrity

• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers

• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner

• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families

• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.