What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooler Supervisor position at Dairy Farmers of America?
We are currently seeking a Cooler Supervisor to join our Cedarburg, WI plant that produces fluid milk and cream. In this role you will provide work direction and leadership to cooler employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies. Proactively communicates with Production, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure appropriate product levels are available for load-out and finished product is delivered accurately and on time. Holds self and others accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and acts in accordance with the requirements for food safety and quality.
Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a diary marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats. By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Shift: Mid-shift
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a diary marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats. By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Shift: Mid-shift
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Schedule assign work and provide clear direction to cooler employees. Coordinates the work efforts of employees to ensure that outgoing semi-trailers are loaded accurately and on-time to meet customer order requirements.
- Determine needed quantities of finished product and communicate those needs to Production.
- Anticipate current and future production needs through close communication with Sales and Production.
- Monitor incoming loads and invoices to identify damaged or erroneously delivered orders. Works with vendors, suppliers, and other Kemps employees to resolve discrepancies and solve problems.
- Ensure that procedures are followed so that finished products are loaded accurately.
- Notify appropriate department and/or personnel regarding shortages and late deliveries providing internal/external customer service.
- Work effectively with unionized employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Understands and effectively applies work rules, union contract provisions, and employment policies. Administers discipline consistently and fairly. Works with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances. Actively communicates with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
- May be involved with job transactions such as promotions and transfers. Involvement may include the documentation of union status changes such as position codes, pay rates, and union bids. May review and edit employee electronic time records.
- Actively promotes safe work behaviors and holds self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conducts accident/injury investigations and sends reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings, training, and incentive programs.
- Proactively looks for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs. Identifies and implements best practices in establishing SOP’s and managing labor. Thinks creatively and abstractly to develop alternative possibilities to drive improvement.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science, business administration, or related curriculum is preferred. Will consider 2-5 years of work experience in a warehouse or cooler work environment in lieu of degree.
- 2-5 years of work experience in a warehouse, cooler, distribution, production, logistics, or related environment is required. Dairy and/or food & beverage manufacturing experience is highly desired.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in warehouse or cooler setting preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families