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

The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of 15+ employees. As such, (s)he will ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and cleanliness of the crew. Will be responsible for counting loads of product to verify accuracy, completing paperwork, and reporting results to upper management daily. Will ensure proper rotation of all products in the cooler.

Primary duties:

• Coordinate activities in the cooler and loadout facility.

• Coordinate activities between production and loadout.

• Oversee the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers.

• Coordinate timing and delivery of products to wholesale trucks and trailers.

• Work with branches and other customers to ensure the best quality from the cooler.

• Supervise and manage the daily work of department teammates; create and maintain schedules and job assignments.

• Cover vacations/early loadouts when needed.

• Understand and implement company goals and standards related to areas such as productivity, order quality, damages, shrinkage, safety, sanitation, and overtime.

• Ensure adherence to proper operation and safety procedures; be a visible and vocal advocate for safety.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications and Experience:

Must keep the work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.
Must be able to give and follow both written and verbal instructions, perform basic mathematics, and fill out written daily reports.
Minimum age: 18
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.

Required Soft Skills:

Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to plan and execute operational activities.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cool (less than 35 degrees) and in a very wet and humid environment inside and out for extended periods of time.
Must climb, stoop, crawl, twist, turn, push, pull, lift and move objects above and below the head, and walk continually to perform job functions.

Educations, Certifications and Experience:

The following is preferred:

Previous dairy plant experience
Experience in management or supervision capacity

Other:

The Cooler Supervisor is a salary (exempt) role and reports to the Cooler Manager. *Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Benefits:

EAP & Free discount programs after day 1
Medical (FSA/HAS), Dental, Vision & Life insurance after 30 days
Competitive Retirement plan after 6 months
FMLA after 1 year

Hiland Dairy Foods Company 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

*Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

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