The Livonia Distribution Center, a 400,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7; is currently seeking a Receiving Supervisor to join our team. In this role you will oversee the safe shipping, storage, and timely transfer of goods.

Full Time Shift: Thursday-Saturday and alternating Wednesdays, 6pm-6am

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises and oversees work of employees.
• Plans, assigns, follows up and reports departmental objectives.
• Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork.
• Trains staff and monitors their performance and progress.
• Ensures quality, delivery and budget objectives are met.
• Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.
• Responsible for loading, counting and verifying NAV tag & quality of transfers to MPL2.
• Ensures pallets are free of damage.
• Communicates with CIC on product needed for transfers.
• Communicates with absolute accuracy, all information required to create valid and proper Customs Documentation.
• Ensures schedule attainment. Escalates any product availability issues to managers or commodity planners that may cause a missed transfer departure.
• Adheres to all Mastronardi Produce protocols.
• Assists receiving in accurately and timely receiving of all inbound loads.
• Monitors status of incoming orders with receiving management and admin.
• Follows commodity management allocations and change orders for transfers.
• Communicates with commodity management on inbound quality issues.
• Understands the computerized process of receiving and transferring of goods in NAV.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other Company data, including personal information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a shipping/receiving or related environment; food industry experience is preferred. Previous experience in a production environment is preferred.
• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Possess leadership skills with an emphasis towards respect and professionalism as you interact with employees, customers and vendors.
• Assist with warehouse needs as requested by management
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours; Rotational shifts, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point; with adaptability to learn new systems quickly. Experience with NAV ERP a plus.
• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Spanish as a second language is highly desired.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to operate a forklift or can be trained to meet certification standards to operate a forklift.
• Complete a background and drug test screening.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages a constant 55 degrees (except office areas). The background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending, squatting, and crawling on a regular basis

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.

Education

• High School or better