Job description

Address: USA-CT-Plainville Freezer-34 Northwest Drive
Store Code: Distribution Admin Mountville (5112514)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Oversee the department functions, associates, and meets and maintains production standards for receiving or shipping department assigned. Handles all daily issues and projects under the direction of the Operations Manager. Works with all Distribution Center Departments, Transportation, and Inventory Management to ensure the timely and safe movement of product. Hold associates accountable for providing retail and our customers the best quality product possible.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises day to day activities of department of business unit and assigned staff

Supervise associate performance through performance planning, coaching, appraisal, and disciplinary efforts

Responsible for assisting in hiring, training, and developing of all new and existing associates

Work with all applicable departments to ensure efficiently and accurate flow of inventory in and out of distribution center

Work with business partners and unload service to ensure they are fully staffed and supporting distribution operations in a safe manner

Observe department staffing daily and make adjustments where needed.

Verify daily that associates are on a Labor Management assignment.

Hold departmental meetings as expected

Communicate and administer disciplinary action to associates who violate company policy.

Communicate with appropriate individuals/departments during the shift that my affect other warehouse departments

Supervise associates time and attendance

Efficiently lead the associates of the department toward attaining their individual and combined goals through hands-on guidance.

Help meet department operational and budget goals

Provide accurate reporting information to DC Leadership Team and others

Provide project/task leadership as assigned

Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs

Ensure compliance with established standards in the areas of accuracy, safety, and productivity.

Aggressively pursue waste and inefficiencies in their operation.

Target potential improvements and work with teams to improve working environment and product throughput.

Act as "change agent" to drive "lean" education and utilization.

Play a key role in the development of a Continuous Improvement mindset in our operations in order to better service our costumer and provide and support training for associates to support continuous improvement ideas.

Accountable for "lean" process sustainability within assigned operations.

Knowledge:
Familiarity with a distribution environment

Basic understanding of business financial reports and information

Skills:
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate effective leadership skills

Skilled in the area of conflict resolution

Abilities:
Ability to supervise or manage multiple tasks and shift priorities in fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate and complete required record keeping functions

Ability to articulate and align associates with department and business goals

Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties

Ability to work in a –5 degree to 90+ degree Fahrenheit environment (temperature varies within each department) for long periods of time

Education:
High School Education or equivalent

Certified on a powered industrial equipment where applicable

Experience:
1 – 3 years distribution warehouse experience

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com.

Job Requisition: 257626_external_USA-CT-Plainville-Freezer_1202023

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