Storage Lead

Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner.    

• 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 3^rd 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.
• Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager

Job competencies:

1. Good written and verbal communication skills.
2. Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.
3. Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.
4. Good problem solving and decision making skills.
5. Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets.
6. Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.

Education and Experience Required:

1. Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred.
2. 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience
3. 3-5 years supervisory experience.