Storage Lead

Job Title: Storage Lead   

SUMMARY:  The Storage Lead will supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient  and timely manner.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources:

? Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.

? Inspections - Prepare packages for inspections as required. 

? Product Verification/Integrity - Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment 

? Shipping Documentation - Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy

•  Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity. 

? Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment 

? Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space. 

? Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages.   

? Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room 

? Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management’s direction.

• ? Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management 

? Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations. 

? Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations 

? Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained. 

? Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations. 

? Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled.

? Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and certifications, experience and skills required) 

? Good written and verbal communication skills. 

? Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.

? Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.

? Good problem solving and decision making skills.

? Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets.

? Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.

? Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred   

? 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience 

? 3-5 years supervisory experience.