Shipping Process Leader Nights

About Klosterman Baking Company:

As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together."

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

Roles & Responsibilities of The Process Leader:  

·             Responsibilities:

The Shipping and Distribution Process Lead job responsibilities, tasks and key functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide coaching, training and mentoring of shipping and distribution team personnel.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly inventory counts on finished product trays.
• Cross functional communication with other Klosterman Baking Company facilities and shipping depots on tray inventories and shipping and distribution team issues and needs.
• Ensure all trailers are loaded properly and in accordance with the shipping load sheet.
• Indicate code use through changes based on production orders.
• Record appropriate information on shipping and distribution documentation i.e. code letters before finished product release.
• Facilitating daily pre-shift and pass-down meetings with shipping and distribution team personnel.
• Always ensuring the appropriate departmental coverage in the facility which may include working split shifts or inconsistent shifts in order to increase departmental productivity.
• Ensuring all production finished product counts are accurate and adequate to fulfill customer orders.
• Provide innovative ideas on departmental and employee improvements as applicable.
• Verify and adjust shipping and distribution forms and bill of lading documents as necessary.
• Attend all facility and corporate meetings as required.
• Ensure all trailers are clean and secured with a security / shipping seal prior to shipment.
• Maintain the shipping and distribution docks and surrounding areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensuring shipping and distribution department personnel complete all safety, food safety and job specific training activities as required.
• Must be certified in Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
• Any other job tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

Metrics Measured for this Role:

·        Safety​

Near Miss, lost time, and recordables​

·        Quality​

Complaints, SQF, Customer audits,​

·        Cost​

Waste, OT%, Efficiency, and material cost ​

·        Delivery​

Customer Fulfillment​

·        People​

Retention​

Training​

Core Competencies for this Role:

·               Interpersonal Skills​

·               Emotional intelligence​

·               Working knowledge of the area processes​

·               Ability to adapt to change​

·               Effective communication​

·               Attention to detail​

·               Able to follow an execution plan​

·               Willing to ask for help when needed

Development Strategies for This Role:

·        Experience (prior or current)​

·        Collaboration with teams to drive and adopt best practices​

·        Individual development​

·        Structured learning​

·        In-class​

·        Hybrid​

·        Online​

·        Lean on third party specialist​

Reinforce, Refine, and Redirect

·        Recognition​

·        Rewards/ Incentives​

·        Structured feedback​

·        Informal feedback​

·        Accountability

Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Advancement Opportunities