Operations Supervisor - Finished Goods

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Meaningful Work From Day One : This position will work with production operations, customer service, and logistics to support all Finished Goods operational and supply chain functions. This will include but not limited to leading hourly operators, daily production planning and scheduling, Carrier appointments planning and scheduling, generating task for operators, drive continuous improvement initiative, Coaching team members support improvement and development in all areas of SMQPDC (Safety, Morale, Quality, Production, Delivery, Cost). Candidate will help facilitate and assist with dock flow and delivery of all inbound and outbound finished goods to BFL. Schedule appointments for all outbound shipment and loadout appointments for carriers. Provide customer service support daily while maintaining staffing and resources for over 5 million cases in production receipts annually. This role will primarily support 2nd shift operations but will be needed to flex to other shifts as necessary to support the business.

What You Can Expect : Monitor performance of hourly employees to ensure expectations in activities such as order picking, shipment load out, and other warehouse functions as needed. Coordinate staffing needs to support production, order pick and outbound delivery. Investigate equipment and system failures and provide trouble-shooting guidance to operators on equipment. Enter maintenance work orders for repairs of equipment and machines in Shipping 3. Respond and record load out appointment for carriers to ensure bill of lading and equipment availability for daily operations per BFDO principles. Develop, implement and evaluate job specific skills training for each individual employee within natural work team.

Maintain a safe work environment and promote accident prevention by eliminating potential hazards through creating work orders. Provide support to the shipping department by preparing monthly late shipment report in SAP to ensure accuracy of data. Serve as liaison between bottling department and shipping to ensure proper communication to all operators. Provide operational support to Pinnacle to ensure accurate receipt entry and checks and balances into SAP. Lead and assist PPL with coordination of order-pick and ensuring accurate put-away for all production receipts. Perform daily safety and quality audit to ensure BFDO standards are met. Work closely with yard driver for daily movement of equipment to accommodate production and delivery operations. Lead and assist with bottling process order confirmation accuracy performed by Union Production Operators to insure timely and accurate entry. Conduct and lead daily shift meetings and Gemba walk Generate daily task for all dock operation to the tune of 6 million cases annually.

What You Bring to the Table : Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or APICS Certification Demonstrated ability to lead people, make decisions and coordinate / manage multiple projects in a changing environment. Analytical thinker with ability to develop short and long term plans. Work flexible schedule when necessary Technical aptitude and continuous improvement mindset.

What Makes You Unique : Previous Experience with SAP Supply Chain Experience Warehouse and Shipping Experience Experience in the customer service field People Leadership Ambition to set and manage targets. Effective interpersonal skills, strong communication skills (ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with union workforce and production management).

Who We Are : We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer : Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.