Hiring company: Wawa
DCBEV - Wawa Beverage Company
Job Description
Job Title: Wawa Beverage Warehouse (WBW) Supervisor Location: Wawa Beverage Warehouse
Department: Manufacturing and Engineering
Salary Band: Team Lead
*2nd and 3rd Shift Role
Position Summary: The Supervisor of WBW will supervise an automated shipping facility along with semi-automated receiving facility. Manage the reconciliation process between inbound and outbound of cased beverages. Lead and direct team of shipping associates, mechanics, system technicians, yard jockeys and an administrative associate.
Principal Duties:
Work with the WBW Manager to develop and enforce associate performance standards. Improve associate satisfaction within the guidelines of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Assess staff requirements and evaluate the qualifications of union associates.
Direct and lead the activities of union associates to put forth a quality Wawa standard product in a safe and efficient manner.
Support and drive work practices that ensure the safety and welfare of associates assigned to the department.
Develop and supervise the scheduling of workforce personnel to provide adequate labor to support daily receiving and shipping demands.
Prioritize, direct and facilitate the repair, maintenance, and safe operation of an automated storage and retrieval system.
Partner cross-functionally to develop and implement best practices in cost reduction and efficiency gains.
Manage multiple financial accounts assisting in financial control within the department.
Establish controls in shift operations to insure compliance with sanitation guidelines.
Participate in, lead or sponsor teams within the department to address issues that impact safety, customer service and productivity.
Develop, train and implement the standards for all operating procedures.
Track and procure all purchase product items such as water, eggs, yogurts, and creamers. Forecast and trend impact as they relate to new products, new customers and school schedules.
Maintain stabilized purchase product inventories, oversee cycle counts and work with vendors to ensure correct product date codes, delivery windows, order lead times and overall quality and accuracy of inbound shipments.
Purchase items and track spending through SAP. Manage key procurement budget components by competitively sourcing vendors along with advising management to trends improving key performance indicators for business practices. Negotiate with vendors and research competitive pricing.
Prepare daily reports as pertains to shipping and receiving for WBW and Wawa Direct and ensure that all processes be driven by data analysis and benchmarked history.
Manage the operational portion of the wholesale coffee business for Wawa Direct. First point of contact for all customers, vendors and brokers regarding orders, delivery coordination and billing. Track and investigate all deduction claims. Prepare monthly reporting on sales, volume and deductions.
Provide overall direction and support for team and monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support, opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions.
Perform in other specialized duties or projects as required by the Warehouse Manager.
Essential Functions:
Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to adapt to changing technology in the work process
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, supervising a Union hourly workforce
Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
5-7 years warehousing experience (automation environment preferred)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with factory automation and warehouse systems
Experienced trainer of powered equipment processes/operation in accordance with OSHA standards
Working knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance requirements
Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food manufacturing and handling procedures preferred
Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.