Maintenance Supervisor

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Your Opportunity

The Receiving/Storeroom Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the recieving team and storeroom clerks.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise the Receiving/Warehousing team and Mechanical Storeroom Clerks.
• Manage, execute and oversees the procurement and inventory levels of MRO and Operating supplies.
• Supports engineering, maintenance and facilities by the purchase and management of specialty supplies.
• Conduct and manage cost savings projects.
• Manage vendor relationships and supervise VMI programs with various companies.
• Support Accounting by managing and assisting with AP/ESKERS issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field and 2+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.  
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
• Proven cost savings history within purchasing, preferred. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Prior SAP experience, preferred
• Must have good planning, organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, works well with others, respectful of all team members, good time management skills
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees within the Receiving and Storeroom departments
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.  The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Frequently required to sit; stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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