ISC Team Lead

Company: FreshRealm Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION--Are you a people person? Do you take pride in coaching, mentoring and developing your team members? If so, we're looking for a Team Lead in our Fulfillment Center to indirectly oversee a team of 10+ full-time Associates. You'll be responsible for the execution of your team's daily plan and ensuring that all Associates are complying to company processes and procedures. The goal is to accurately account for all inventory related to the production of Blue Apron recipe boxes.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESObjectives of this RoleOversee a team of 12-15 full-time inventory associatesComplete multiple daily inventory cycle counts, including product held in offsite storageEnsure FIFO rotation throughout the facilityManage the requisition of product from storage to production. Record all inventory changes and input inventory data into the warehouse management systemConfirm product quality and quantity immediately after receiving processes have been completedPartnering with the Inventory Operations Manager, communicates the daily plan to AssociatesUnderstand the inventory needs of the Preparation team necessary to complete the daily or weekly production targetClearly communicate all significant inventory changes to the ICMAssist with the yield process of all food products for the weekly cycleResolve problems related to inventory, product quality, and yieldsIn coordination with Quality Control, ensure incoming product meets or exceeds the recipe's quality specificationsMaintain proper food safety, particularly storage and handlingMinimize shrinkage/spoilage of perishable productsMonitor waste and report to the Purchasing Managers what can be salvaged or returned for credit. Separate and designate items to be returned to suppliersAssists in the training of new hires and/or temporary AssociatesMotivates, engages and shows respect to associates on a daily basis; build team morale to drive productivity and quality standards; challenges the team to not only achieve but exceed daily performance goalsEnsure compliance of SOP; escalates discrepancies or performance concerns to Leadership when necessaryOwns the safety of the team, by modeling safe behaviors and ensuring that all Associates are in a safe working environment 100% of the timeOperates the team as a business by owning the team's quality, GMP and uniform standards, ensures that we send out a quality product to our customersAssists Leadership with development of the team and assist with training of critical rolesTracks and escalates patterns and behaviors around timekeeping, GMP compliance, Quality and Performance to Supervisor/LeadershipModels Blue Apron values and leadership competencies at all times to support the building leaders and to provide an example to their associatesCoaches employees to follow policies and procedures and maintain high standards of safety and food safety and provides information to the Operations Manager who is responsible for the delivery of corrective actionsFocus on operating their area of the facility as if it was their own business, utilizing their resources to the fullest extentCompletes tasks as directed by with minimum supervisionQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB--Skills and RequirementsProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and knowledge with WMS desiredClear and concise communicator, verbal and writtenMust be well-organized and have an entrepreneurial spiritAbility to work calmly and effectively under pressureAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment while remaining organizedMust be eligible to work in the USMust be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays as requiredMust be able to bend and lift up to 49 pounds repetitively with or without accommodationMust be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodationExposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with or without accommodationMust be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach above and below shoulders; repetitive use of hands with or without accommodation----Experience / Education1-2 years of entry-level managerial leadership experience in a food production, shipping and receiving environment or warehouse environment or demonstrated skills--Work experience in food production or food manufacturing preferredAbility to count large quantities of product in the form of individual items, cases, and pallets.Receiving or inventory control experience related to produce or specialty food--------Our Values at WorkWe believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like:ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next timeCURIOSITY: Collaborate with others and explore different perspectives when accomplishing a task or solving a problem Set learning goals for yourself and your team, and have a growth mindset: read books, subscribe to magazines, listen to podcasts, ask for recommendations, etc., on how to grow professionally and personally Don't slap a band-aid on a problem - dig deep and determine the root cause of an issueTRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandingsINNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risksOBJECTIVENESS: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunityNIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and supportSUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumersPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/WORK CONDITIONS--Working Conditions: Work is primarily conducted in the office and food production environment. This position may require night, holiday and/or weekend work.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other business duties as assigned.Covid-19 protocols are consistent with State Regulations

Keywords: FreshRealm Inc., Daly City , ISC Team Lead, Other , Richmond, California