Material Handling Supervisor (A shift) - Guymon, OK

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Manages, analyzes, initiates, and controls all phases of fresh pork warehouse operation, including the material handling, shipping and freezer department, which processes over 400,000 pounds of products each day in a pork processing facility. This position is a hands-on supervisor role, managing up to twenty employees and coordinating department activities and tasks to complete, improve and maximize department efficiencies, workflow optimization and staffing deployment. Ensures product quality and food safety standards are met as well as maintaining a safe work environment for employees. The shipping/logistics supervisor will manage all activities in either the material handling, shipping or freezer departments.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for achieving throughput targets and key departmental metrics for warehouse operations.
• Applies lean manufacturing and engineering principles to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Identifies and resolves operational constraints, such as delays, load variances, and bottlenecks, providing real-time solutions.
• Analyzes processes and equipment to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
• Uses daily performance data to drive improvements and maximize productivity.
• Ensures daily setup, staffing, and scheduling align with operational goals and efficiency standards.
• Supervises employees, ensuring proper training, safe work practices, and accurate timekeeping.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, product quality standards, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in an engineering field or more than four (4) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility preferably logistics or supply chain
• Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language including the ability to communicate with team members at all levels within the organization and regulatory agencies
• Experience with AS400, Kronos, ADP eTime, Carlisle systems preferred but not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.