Essential Functions:

The Vault Lead is responsible for the following essential duties:

• Approach work with a Continuous Improvement mindset, and engage in Model Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

• Support the achievement of established productivity standards, including key operating indicators, load accuracy, and inventory control, and assist with corrective actions when performance targets are not met.

• Manage Return to Stock products in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with storage and inventory control practices that support production schedules, prevent product outages, and maintain proper product rotation through FIFO practices.

• Ensure products prepared for loadout are properly staged, verified, and ready for customer shipment.

• Assist with employee scheduling and daily workforce coordination to support operational needs.

• Coordinate employee work assignments by utilizing team member skills, experience, and observed capabilities.
• Provide day-to-day directions to support consistent performance, teamwork, accountability, and a professional work environment.
• Maintain required documentation to support accuracy, accountability, and traceability within loadout and inventory processes.
• Maintain the Vault floor, pit, walls, ceiling and surrounding areas in accordance with housekeeping standards and SQF readiness requirements.
• Promote and support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices throughout the operation.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to support the best operational practices and effective cross-functional communication.
• Support internal and external audit activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One to two years of experience in a warehouse environment, preferably with distribution responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to provide technical support related to operational processes and mechanical systems.
• Must be willing and able to work different shifts as business needs require.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance policies and procedural methods.

Working knowledge of employee health and safety practices.

Education

• High School or better

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