Supervisor, Warehouse Syc, TLCI

ROLE PURPOSE

The Warehouse Supervisor is a critical role in our operations in Sycamore, IL. Incumbents in this role are responsible for all aspects of the shipping, receiving, storage and staging of all raw materials and finished goods.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Effectively manage hourly reports in the safe and efficient operations to achieve outlined performance metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Efficiencies, and Employee Development
• Continuously improve plant safety culture and performance by ensuring corporate/plant safety policies and procedures are followed, positively communicating and remediating safety issues in a timely manner with stakeholder feedback
• Model and instil T&L values within your team
• Recognized and respected as an expert within the Shipping & Receiving and Warehousing team
• Exerts strong, independent leadership.  Anticipates and resolves priority conflicts.  Willing to assist and share expertise.  Employee works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.

• Perform all job functions/activities and commitment to a strong safety mindset with compliance of all outlined safety policies.
• Ensure employees comprehend and adhere to all applicable Safety / Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Work with Operators and Site Management to communicate identification of observations, near misses or incidents and properly document them, including leading accident investigations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the warehouse area.
• Lead team members in daily task completion for the department.
• Lead shift changeovers and providing direction for all team members.
• Lead / assist in SOP development within the department.
• Coordinate the Training and Development of the team, including individual’s advancement through the Tiered Progression System
• Approve/deny requests for vacation and manage the team schedule to ensure continual coverage of sanitation operations.
• Administer plant and company policies as necessary, including decisions around promotion, discipline, and hiring.
• Ensure employees are completing necessary trainings.
• Coordinate with management / purchasing on the needs of the department to facilitate the daily tasks requiring completion.
• Ensure the timely execution of documentation and conversations around performance management of direct reports.
• Be prepared and understand emergency procedures and show leadership and direction in times of emergency.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to help resolve technical problems and improve operational performance.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Review new hire applications, interview, and select new team members within the sanitation team

EHSQ AUTHORITY INDEX RESPONSIBILITIES – 2, 5 & 7

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.  Included is the abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs), Product Protection Principles (PPPs) and our Stop Work Authority which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.

All employees are responsible for:

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures.
• Being responsible for their own actions.
• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others or the environment.
• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ support activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

As a strategic member of the Management Team incumbent shares overall responsibility for:  

• Leading, modelling, and area accountability of adherence to global / local EHSQS Policy and Procedures
• Actively communicating leadership and commitment that is visible to the organization
• Ensuring knowledge and skills are developed to effectively apply the EHSQS systems and standards
• Ensuring that appropriate resources are made available to provide continual progress towards the fulfilment of T&L’s environmental, health, safety and food safety policy goals
• The achievement of its facility-specific environmental health and safety objectives and targets
• Reviewing the EHSQS system to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness
• Participate in the determination of objectives and targets relating to T&L’s risk assessment and environmental, health and safety aspects
• Understand the lifesaving and product protection principles and how they apply to TLIA’s work environment

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Safety:

• Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L core value of Safety in attitude, behavior and communication
• Outcomes - Meet outlined Site KPIs

Quality: 

• Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Integrity and Accountability
• Outcome – Meet outlined Site KPIs

Team:

• Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Respect and Teamwork in partnering with team members to grow their knowledge and skills
• Outcome – Share appropriate positive and constructive feedback. 
• Outcome - Reinforce positive behaviors and follow-up, document and correct issues which detract from the results of your team. (performance, attendance, etc.)

Shipping/Receiving:

• Behaviors – Demonstrate T&L values of Achievement, Speed, and Creativity
• Outcome – Meet scheduled shipping requirements
• Outcome – Continuously improve efficiencies and warehouse management

EHSQS:

• Perform, maintain and improve the EHSQS standards and requirements
• Participate actively in the Company’s EHSQS program including training, audit, etc.
• Report near miss or unsafe act

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

COMPETENCIES

• Possessing a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing GMPs, standard safety policies, and food safety protocols
• Continuous Improvement
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Cultivate Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals
• Basic knowledge in EHSQS & behavior
• Gap identification and solutions providing
• Communication Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma/GED or equivalent experience is required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to operate a sit-down forklift and tall reach forklift

EXPERIENCE

• Prior operational experience with dry powder blending/handling, shipping/receiving, and packaging preferred
• Warehouse management
• Shipping and Receiving of goods and associated documentation
• Prior supervising experience with leading a team

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, execute actions, and coordinate individuals
• Leadership and development skills
• Oral and written communication abilities
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.
• Use of SAP
• Use of Workday
• Microsoft Suite skills

EEO Statement

Tate & Lyle will base all its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

Position Pay Range:

69,700.00 - 92,900.00 - 116,100.00 USD Annual

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.