Description
- Ability to supervise any area of the distribution center or production
- Reviews work load requirements and staffs shift ensuring adequate coverage and within budgeted guidelines.
- Ensures productivity and cost controls are met or exceeded.
- Creates a climate providing motivation, participation and opportunities for employees to do their best.
- Prepares staff for future opportunities and takes an active role in the development of future leaders.
- Impacts retention by fostering a respectful team environment that supports workplace values through professional communication and timely problem solving.
- Responsible for seasonal planning by developing continuous improvement programs and procedures.
- Responsible for developing training materials and procedures for department. Ensures all department procedures (SOP) are documented and utlized.
- Ensures system training and appropriate documentation to ensure systems are utilized and users are systems saavy (SAP)
- Collaborate with peer supervisors to promote cross-departmental cooperation and ensure clear communication
- Monitor employee performance and create and deliver PIP's and PDR's for direct and indirect reports.
- Assists in interviewing and assessing leadership candidates as assigned.
- Communicates effectively both horizontally and vertically maintaining two-way communications
- Responsible for department and company safety and security programs, safety audits and ensuring the safe conduct of all associates within their assigned area.
- Coordinate with QA to ensure SQF and FSMA requirements are met
- Assist in maintaining the security of the facility
Requirements
- Education -- Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School diploma required.
- The top candidate for this position will have three to five years of leadership experience in a similar role or level of responsibility.
- Time management, organizational skills and the ability to influence and motivate a team
- Previous warehouse management system and SAP knowledge desired.
- Ability to analyze reports and draw conclusions/ recommendations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
About Us
About Harry & David®
Since 1934, Harry & David has been America's premier choice in gourmet food gifting. Headquartered in Southern Oregon, Harry & David owns and operates 20 different orchards, spread over 100 square miles, featuring fresh yearly crops of handpicked delicious fruit, including peaches, Bosc pears and the iconic Royal Riviera® pears. Harry & David offers a wide variety of options for everyday sharing and entertaining, including Moose Munch® premium popcorn, Wolferman's Bakery®, Cushman's® and Stock Yards® branded products. Harry & David is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration -- for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.