Central Hub Vertique Supervisor
Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company
Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/
Job Department: Central Hub
Reports to: Vertique Operations Manager
Work Schedule: Varies
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Description
Summary/objective
Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi-Cola Bottler founded in Birmingham, AL, more than 100 years ago. The Central Hub Vertique Supervisor is a key member of the Central Hub responsible for training of all Warehouse Employee-Partners. This position will be responsible for the case picking operation, have a complete understanding of the Vertique system, including VIP, and ensure the coordination and loading of outbound loads to our customer working in conjunction with our transportation team.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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- Will conduct daily start up meeting with all team members to communicate relevant information, discuss safety, and motivate team for the days shift.
- Maintain department KPI and metrics that drive performance of department, improve our service level to customer and improve financial performance as set forth by Executive Director.
- Proactively manage strategies at all dock operations and make necessary business adjustments in course of day-to-day activities to ensure successful operations.
- Proactively work with Penske to manage the daily dispatch of outbound loads then ensures drivers DOT hours stay in regulation.
- Must be available on the floor of the warehouse and manage the team by being on the for the majority of the day. Must be effective at coaching, developing, and mentoring EPs to assist in their career progression.
- Assist Employee Experience Team with proper paperwork and coordination as needed.
- Assist inventory team in research and analysis of inventory discrepancies and root causes.
- Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Company provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other Company provided method. (Must successfully complete quarterly training curriculum, including but not limited to web-based and facilitated training.)
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- Ensure all forklift operators complete the daily forklift inspection sheets or complete Infolink pre-trip inspections.
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- Required to ensure the warehouse is in compliance of all housekeeping directives.
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- May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or overtime if needed to meet customer demand.
- Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
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- Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to Web Based and/or facilitated training
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- Carry out other duties as assigned.
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Competencies
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Ability to speak, understand, read, and write the English language.
Supervisory responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status.
Work environment:
Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside pallet/tray production support. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.
Physical demands:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
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Stand
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C
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Walk
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C
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Sit
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C
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Manually Manipulate
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F
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Grasp
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C
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Reach Outward
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C
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Reach Above Shoulder
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C
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Speak
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C
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Climb
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O
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Crawl
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N
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Squat or Kneel
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O
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Bend
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O
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10 lbs. or less
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F
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11-20 lbs.
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O
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21-50 lbs.
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O
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51-100 lbs.
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N
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Over 100 lbs.
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N
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12 lbs. or less
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F
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13-25 lbs.
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O
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26-40 lbs.
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N
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41-100 lbs.
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N
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Other Physical Requirements:
- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
- Sense of Sound - Hearing is required for the total workday.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs
Travel required
None
Required education and experience
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
- Must have at least 3 years' experience in a supervisory/lead position, preferably in the following roles: warehouse, clerical/dispatch, production, and premise/purchase area(s), in order to ensure best time management in completing his/her assigned duties.
- Must have 3+ years of forklift experience which includes sit down and stand-up forklift.
- Must have at least 3 years' experience with a WMS application, or similar system functionality (Red Prairie, SAP, Manhattan, for example), and ability to perform receiving, shipping, and inventory control functions within the system.
- Requires basic knowledge of equipment /tools needed to fulfill the needs of the essential tasks.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by
applicable law.
Purpose of Job Description
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________
Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________
Buffalo Rock Company
Jan 03, 2025