Position Description – Shift Manager

Reports to: Shift Manager

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Position Objective:

The Shift Manager is responsible for the efficient, safe, and accurate loading of the delivery trucks and performing the assigned warehouse tasks that accompany the position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership and Management: Leads, manages, supports, and motivates location’s Warehouse Shift through open and clear communication, and a commitment to participative management.
• Safety and Training: Takes accountability for safety protocol, and for oversight of training and safety of Warehouse shift. Promotes and maintains a safe work environment at the location daily. Helps oversee safety and security of the facilities at the location.
• Manage 15 to 20 load crew members to ensure all delivery routes are loaded efficiently and accurately while maintaining company standards.
• Maintain a work schedule for all warehouse load crew employees and require their adherence to it.
• Supervise all warehouse load crew employees to ensure they are performing their assigned duties in an efficient manner. Direct their efforts in conjunction with the Assistant Shift Manager
• Require that all steps are taken to prevent the loss of product through pilferage, damage, or aging.
• Be aware of code dates and load the oldest product first.
• Manage all load crew times and hours while measuring productivity amongst all load crew members.
• On an annual basis and with the assistance of your supervisors conduct performance reviews on all load crew employees.
• Report any accidents to the warehouse manager immediately.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the company.
• Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Conduct all load crew activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all your activities in accordance with the local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with the safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all established inventory control procedures and practices.
• Secure the building and grounds and set security system before leaving for the evening.
• Adapt to any new responsibilities required by the Warehouse Manager.
• Performs all work activities in accordance with safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Manages the daily workflow of the shift.
• Reports directly to the Warehouse Manager
• Uses strengths-based management so each person supervised comes to know his/her own strengths and weaknesses and uses strengths in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that each employee supervised has opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Provides clear expectations for each supervised staff.
• Models adherence to GDH’s Mission and Values and holds staff accountable for knowing and practicing the values.
• Completes coaching regularly of supervised staff and annual a performance evaluation on due date.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter with the ability to manage others efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work cohesively across multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Access to reliable transportation. If driving an automobile while on company business, must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and auto insurance. Must be able to pass a background check, MVR, and drug screen.

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
• Work effectively as a member of the warehouse leadership team.
• Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
• Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Frequently (50%+ of time) required to walk and talk or hear.
2. Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
3. Frequently (50%+ of time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. Frequently (50%+ of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
5. Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
6. Frequently (more than 50% of time) travel throughout the GDH sites.
7. Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and/or overtime work, primarily during the height of the season or when taking on new business.

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