at Van Drunen Farms in Manteno, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!JOB OVERVIEW:
The Materials Supervisor takes responsibility for raw, work-in-process, and finished goods material flowing through the Manteno Cold Storage Warehouse. In addition, the Materials Supervisor works hand-in-hand with the Frozen Warehouse Manager, Plant Controller and the broader team as appropriate.
This position requires exceptional organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the warehouse process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for inventory turns of all raw, work in process, and finished goods inventory as well as pallets, boxes, etc. Manage team and systems to maintain accurate inventory by conducting regular physical cycle and on-demand counts and reconciling variances
- Collaborates with leadership team to develop efficient material flow throughout the facility
- Coordinates with purchasing and logistics to optimize the shipping, receiving, and inventory control of frozen material
- Responsible for reporting on freezer capacity utilization and aging inventory
- Manages the movement of materials throughout the facility
- Responsible for ensuring that the facility has adequate inventory levels of shipping supplies or that sufficient levels of shipping supplies are en route
- Responsible for material planning, including scheduling, processing, and inventory control.
- Uses delivery schedules, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods
- Responsible for material paperwork flow to ensure accuracy with inventory, lot traceability, and shipping and receiving paperwork.
- Work to help implement the ERP system at the production & warehousing level and provide ongoing support to the plant personnel
- Develop a proficiency with the ERP system at the production level
- Follow up on any errors in the paperwork and proactively work to reduce errors.
- Directly supervises warehouse team (warehousing and sample team)
JOB EXPERIENCE :
- Currently holds a Fork-Lift Certification
- 3+ years of experience in materials management within the manufacturing or warehousing industry required, food production industry experience preferred
- Strong experience working with an ERP system.
- Previous supervisory experience or the ability to mentor and lead team members
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Exceptional organizational skills with strengths in attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
- Maintains a positive attitude towards team members and other internal stakeholders that fosters an environment of collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deliver a proactive approach and is self-directed in taking initiatives when needed
- Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; or three or more years of professional experience in similar role
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- -10°(freezer) to 38°(dock) to 72°(office) to outdoor temperatures
- Provided cold weather gear
Disclaimer
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 technical skills required of personnel so classified.
- Expected Pay Range: $28.37-$32.00
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: benefits-summary-2025.pdf
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
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