1st Shift Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Our warehouse operations make sure that products are properly received, selected and delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers to enjoy. Our teams are comprised of hardworking, dedicated individuals who work in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas. A thorough and comprehensive training and safety program provide the skills our associates need to be successful.

Pay

• Starting salary: $85,000 per year
• Year 2: $90,000 per year
• Year 3: $95,000 per year

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Average 45 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Establishes and modifies daily work schedules considering warehouse needs
• Coordinates job activities and tasks of direct reports on a daily and/or extended basis, including timing and location of tasks
• Oversees daily receiving of product and/or daily selection and shipping of product to stores
• Monitors processes for inbound and outbound deliveries to ensure compliance with established guidelines
• Develops and implements action plans to improve operating results
• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports
• Models company strategy and communicates core values to create teamwork and membership among employees
• Interacts effectively with peers through ongoing communication and operates in accordance with shared warehouse management objectives
• Collaborates with other divisional and national operational areas and communicates relevant information
• Communicates with District Managers and store management as appropriate
• Provides input and recommendations to direct leader regarding changes to improve operations
• Monitors all companies providing service within the warehouse to ensure acceptable performance
• Ensures communication with dedicated carrier of daily schedule changes and needs
• Monitors competitive environment within the community and informs management regarding necessary adjustments
• Recommends personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate
• Addresses warehouse issues, escalates and/or refers concerns to peers, third parties, or other management; upholds established standards for equitable treatment
• Oversees activities of warehouse personnel, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of day-to-day operations
• Leads, plans and facilitates regularly scheduled warehouse personnel meetings
• Trains and develops direct reports to achieve maximum professional potential and retain a motivated, productive workforce
• Observes and evaluates employees' work performance; provides feedback and coaching, including annual performance reviews
• Supervises timely, accurate and efficient storage of product, supplies and equipment
• Supervises warehouse teams to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, maintenance and operational safety guidelines
• Oversees warehouse personnel to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Monitors and manages controllable expenses; provides inventory and efficiency results and makes payroll adjustments as necessary
• Supervises shipping plan as established by transportation management and facilitates order changes for requested product, equipment and supplies
• Determines involuntary termination of warehouse staff and informs warehouse operations manager prior to conducting termination
• Ensures a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment
• Manages direct reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, including Employee Handbook and Procedures Manuals
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Consistently demonstrates 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to evaluate work performance and motivate behavior change among direct reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances growth and performance of direct reports
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous management experience preferred
• Or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Frequently work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/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 & Vision Insurance (full-time employees)
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays (full-time employees)
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay (full-time employees)
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay (full-time employees)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time employees)
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance (full-time employees)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance (full-time employees)

Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period. Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state.