Warehouse Supervisor

Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI’s vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.

Warehouse Supervisor at DICKEY-john

Is responsible for coaching, teaching, training, facilitating and removing barriers to enable work teams to perform at optimal levels. Responsible for planning and directing the activities in shipping, receiving, and the stock room.  and providing vision, coaching and development opportunities for team personnel.  Applies world class techniques in the pursuit of continuous improvement for process, quality, customer service, and environment, while ensuring the assigned areas meet all TSI quality requirements, at the lowest cost and in a timely manner.

What Will You Do?

• Proactively identify and implement continuous quality and cost improvements as it relates to distribution.
• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product.
• Establish metrics for on time delivery and accuracy.
• Develop and manage a cross functional Inventory Cycle Count Accuracy team.
• Ensure that there is cross training going on in the department.
• Coach and develop members of the department
• Set and communicate expectations for employees; monitor performance and give recognition when appropriate. Take corrective action when necessary. Recognize employees for performance which meets or exceeds objectives.
• Utilize quality management techniques for problem solving, corrective action and process decisions.
• Research, justify, procure and implement new technology to maximize department effectiveness and profitability.
• Work in conjunction with the Demand Planning and Fulfillment Manager to establish annual goals and objectives for the department to achieve (annually) in alignment with company strategic goals.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of policies with respect to production management.
• Work cooperatively with other departments in addition to influencing decisions and outcomes that result in solid business practices for the company.
• Establish and maintain department budgets including capital improvements.
• Work as a team with Production supervision to improve overall operational performance.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business-related area is required.

Experience

• Minimum five years of experience in manufacturing environment specifically in shipping/receiving and stock room setting
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
• CPIM
• Logistics and Export compliance knowledge
• 5S experience

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting working at a desk or table on a level surface. Air quality and noise levels are within normal limits. Eye protection is usually not required.  Under normal conditions, exposure to excessive noise, dust, humidity, and fumes is rare.  Individual may be required to work more hours than normally expected during a regular workweek depending on workload and deadline requirements.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

What Can We Give You?
At TSI/DICKEY-john, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.
Free Beverages/On-site Cafeteria: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have a large cafeteria employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

Flexible Work Arrangement: TSI/DICKEY-john employees can expect to have work-life balance, vacation, sick time, 8 paid holidays, bereavement leave, maternity/paternity leave, and more.

Pay and Benefits: Competitive market salary from $73,000 - $83,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.  Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability