Leads and supervises the firewood packaging, warehousing, inventory tracking, trailer-loading, and outbound shipment functions (firewood, biochar, and bagged-chips). Ensures the firewood packaging function is performing safely, producing on-time, on-spec product, aligned with orders, and to ensure all order fulfillment is on-time, on-spec, properly counted, documented, and communicated to fellow managers. Develops, adjusts, and executes production plans and communicates operational needs across departments and with the packaging team (whether performed by a subcontractor, Metzler employees, or a combination of both).
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Description of Duties
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Key Responsibilities
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- Leads and supervises the firewood packaging function (whether subcontractor or Metzler employees), developing, scheduling, and communicating daily production priorities, quality expectations, and operational needs.
- Creates, and coordinates the daily packaging plan and monitors production output, quality, and completion against established targets.
- Inspects finished packaged firewood for moisture content, product specifications, packaging quality, labeling, and pallet condition; corrects discrepancies promptly.
- Leads and supervises firewood warehouse organization, inventory storage, material flow, and finished-goods staging.
- Operates a forklift as needed to supply the packaging line, move inventory, and stage or load finished pallets in accordance with safety procedures.
- Plans and coordinates daily firewood shipments, including load preparation, truck loading, shipment paperwork, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Coordinates with the Manufacturing Manager to align weekly production plans, available inventory, and packaging capacity.
- Communicates daily production results, shipment status, and discrepancies to management to support accurate reporting.
- Coordinates with purchasing staff regarding inventory counts, packaging supplies, shortages, and replenishment needs.
- Maintains accurate warehouse inventory records and promptly communicates variances, damaged products, and material needs.
- Works alongside the packaging team to address workflow challenges, reinforce quality expectations, and support production efficiency.
- Identifies equipment, staffing, scheduling, and quality concerns; communicates proposed solutions and escalates unresolved issues to the supervisor timely.
- Maintains a clean, organized, safe, and efficient firewood packaging and warehouse facilities through daily housekeeping and established operating standards.
- Receives and confirms quantity of incoming packaging consumables and supplies such as pallets, plastics, and labels.
- Oversees the proper operation, care and maintenance of forklifts, packaging line equipment and all other warehouse machinery, ensuring routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs are completed to maximize equipment uptime and safety.
- Coverage and continuity: Ensure one or more persons are trained to fully perform the functions of this position prior to – and in preparation for - any temporary absence.
- Ensures applicable safety policies, equipment inspections, and safe material-handling practices are followed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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