1st Shift Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Our warehouse operations ensure that products are properly received, selected, and delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers. Teams work in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas, supported by a thorough and comprehensive training and safety program.

Schedule

Full-time position averaging 45 hours per week.

Pay

Starting salary: $36.44 per hour. Salary increases: Year 2 - $38.46 per hour | Year 3 - $40.49 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Establish and modify daily work schedules considering warehouse needs.
• Coordinate job activities and tasks of direct reports on a daily and/or extended basis, including timing and location.
• Oversee daily receiving of product and/or daily selection and shipping of product to stores.
• Monitor processes for inbound and outbound deliveries to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve operating results.
• Establish and communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports.
• Model the company strategy and communicate core values to foster teamwork and membership among employees.
• Interact effectively with peers through ongoing communication and align with shared warehouse management objectives.
• Collaborate with other divisional and national operational areas to share relevant information.
• Communicate with District Managers and store management as appropriate.
• Provide input and recommendations to the Warehouse Operations Manager regarding operational improvements.
• Monitor all third-party service providers within the warehouse to ensure acceptable performance.
• Ensure communication with the in-house carrier regarding daily schedule changes and needs.
• Monitor the competitive environment and inform management of necessary adjustments to maintain competitive position.
• Recommend personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate.
• Address warehouse issues, escalate or refer concerns, and uphold established standards for equitable treatment.
• Oversee warehouse personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of day-to-day operations.
• Lead, plan, and facilitate regularly scheduled Warehouse Associate meetings.
• Train and develop direct reports to achieve their maximum professional potential.
• Observe and evaluate employees’ work performance; provide feedback and coaching, including annual performance reviews.
• Supervise the timely, accurate, and efficient storage of product, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, maintenance, and operational safety guidelines.
• Oversee warehouse personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor and manage controllable expenses, inventory, efficiency results, and payroll adjustments.
• Supervise shipping plans as established by transportation management and facilitate order changes as needed.
• Ensure a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment.
• Manage direct reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication with direct reports.
• Strong negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay organized, multi-task, and pay attention to detail.

Skills

• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies, and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Ability to manage direct reports relating to training, development, motivation, retention, and discipline.
• Ability to evaluate work performance and motivate behavior change among direct reports.
• Ability to prepare written materials tailored to purpose and audience.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement during meetings.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to set and work toward achieving goals.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently work in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, outdoor, refrigerator, and freezer environments.
• Continuously standing; frequently required to sit, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk throughout the warehouse.
• Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PerkSpot National Discount Program.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
• Generous vacation time and 7 paid holidays (for full-time employees).
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of pay (for full-time employees).
• Up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave at 100% of pay (for full-time employees).
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance.