Warehouse Supervisor
Location:
London, LND, GB
Req ID: 37858
Date: Nov 7, 2023
ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
POSITION SCOPE
To supervise all area assigned Warehouse Operations on shift, to ensure safety, quality, and achievement of Customer Service Targets.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage the performance and daily activities of Warehouse Team, ensuring Safety, Quality standards, Storage, Loading and Distribution KPI’s are met.
* Enable outstanding service to Internal and External Customers, through a collaborative approach with Packing and Supply Chain.
* Plan operational labour resources and optimise its deployment on a shift basis to maximise productivity, including overtime plans, commitments and required Agency cover.
* Ensure regular and consistent communication to teams and individuals through shift meetings, briefing sessions and running handovers.
* Investigate all performance, misconduct and absence issues in line with Company procedures.
* Facilitate training and probation performance monitoring of Warehouse Team on shift in line with Company procedures.
* Achieve Inventory Targets through Cycle Counting, SDM Inventory Mismatch and driving good Operator behaviours.
* Provide cover for warehouse roles for Breaks and unplanned absences.
* Use knowledge and experience to advise and assist operators on how to optimise storage and loading performance and troubleshoot issues.
* Oversee and assist the optimised movement of Materials, intermediate product and finished goods throughout the site.
* Demonstrate initiative in seeking to continuously improve performance (Safety, Quality, Warehouse Utilisation and Loading).
* Ensure involvement with the area’s Continuous Improvement Program by leading projects, monitoring performance and supporting the team.
* Provide verification of training to ensure that all Warehouse Operators are trained, safe and capable for assigned work details.
* Keep SOPs and TBRAs current
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
* Strong team member and leadership skills
* High level of numeracy & literacy
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Good computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and production based SAP systems
* Good organisational skills and ability to multitask
* Self-motivated with a desire for personal and process development
* Sound communication skills, verbal and written to liaise with Warehouse team and other departments
* Good appreciation and/or experience of Warehouse Operations, including Automated Warehouses if possible
* Understanding of problem solving techniques and ability to use available resources to rectify problems
* Planning skills to ensure routine activities can be completed
ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES
* Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment
DESIRABLE WORK EXPERIENCES
* Supervisory experience within a Warehouse / Distribution environment
* Continuous improvement experience
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence- Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability- Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add: create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.