Warehouse Supervisor

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

Role Responsibilities

• Determine work procedures, prepare schedules and expedite workflow.
• Report all work that must be done to the warehouses and the equipment to maintain safe and efficient operations. Follow-up to ensure completion of needed repairs.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of barrels received and shipped from the plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect, test and report on the quality of new barrels.
• Maintain accurate records of the type and number of barrels shipped and/or received daily.
• Train and demonstrate to employees the methods of operating equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and recommend corrective action. Maintain preventative maintenance procedures.
• Create new assessments for computer-based training programs. Assist hourly personnel with completing assessments.

Additional Role and Responsibilities

• Check the elevators of warehouses to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times. Conduct safety bench talks and ensuring adherence to company, DOT and OSHA safety standards.
• Enter accurate data in computer
• Serve as Attorney-in-Fact for the company when dealing with bonded materials and associated paperwork.
• Maintain clear communication between the various warehouse crews, warehouse supervisors and other departmental personnel interfacing with the operation of the Warehouse Department.
• Adheres to and promotes quality, environmental, health and safety as one of the organization’s business priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor Degree in Business, engineering or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Minimum three (3) years in a warehouse environment preferred
• Must understand the bourbon aging and barrel storage process
• Must be detailed orientated
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Can use a computer for basic functions including email, SAP, and others.

Additional Information

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

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