Outbound Supv at Wilton Industries, Inc. in Romeoville, Illinois

Job Description:

Wilton’s Journey So Far

Wilton is a heritage US brand with a 90-year history in baking and decorating. After fifteen years of private equity ownership, the company was acquired by Dr. Oetker (family owned German conglomerate) as an expansion into the US market. Eighteen months after the acquisition, Dr. Oetker and the new leadership are looking to define the future of Wilton brands to become the most important, influential and successful cake and dessert brand in the USA. Learn more about Wilton at http://www.wilton.com.

We are seeking a supervisor that will assist the shift manager in oversight of the pick/stock area of the DC. This individual will demonstrate and provide leadership in the pick/stock area of the DC.  Ensure fulfillment of customer orders in an accurate and efficient manner.  Monitor workflow within Offline, Dynamic and Module pick areas.  Responsible for directing all Leads along with the pick/stocking personnel on daily goal completions.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Efficiently balance labor between all areas of the department as necessary throughout the workday.


• Problem solving and the ability to make on the spot decisions.


• Ensure all work-related tasks are completed at a consistent pace that meets department goals and/or work rate performance metrics.


• Enforce all company safety procedures.  Communicate to management any concerns or violations.


• Communicate effectively within the organization, with business units throughout the company, and with partners across the supply chain.


• Must be able to professionally and effectively communicate in a high paced environment.


• Participate in review and disciplinary functions.


• Work directly with outside staffing agencies.


• Directly involved in setting up work for the next shift


• Identify daily man-power needs. (Full time and temporary)


• Assign daily responsibilities to direct reports


• Work closely with Management on labor moves between DC’s based on business needs


• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned

 

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate/Diploma or higher educational level


• 3 + years previous experience directing people within a DC environment


• Log Pro knowledge/RF experience required and background in SAP a plus


• Knowledge, Skills, Work Requirements, and Abilities:


• Must be focused and detailed oriented


• Must be able to multi-task


• Good management, organization and communications skills.


• Team Player


• Ability to support and lead by example in the development of direct reports


• Working knowledge of warehouse equipment


• Flexibility in assisting in any capacity based on business needs.


• Requires good judgment and decision-making ability in a fast pace environment.


• Work with Management on process improvements


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Exel, Outlook

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, crawl, sit, talk, move about, hear and speak.  May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Employee is required to use safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

Wilton Brands LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, individuals with disability or veteran status as provided by law. Wilton Brands LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

If you need accommodation to access the information provided on our website, please contact us at 630-810-2416 or send an e-mail to: careers@wilton.com  We will be happy to help you!

On behalf of all of us at Wilton Brands, we hope this update finds you well during these unprecedented times. As an iconic brand, our top priorities remain keeping our associates healthy and ensuring our ability to serve our retailers and customers. Our recruitment efforts will continue and be conducted in ways that safeguard both the health of our associates and candidates. We hope that you, your family, and your friends stay safe and healthy.

 

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