Operations Supervisor

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

About the Role

Responsible for supervising the shipping/receiving functions of all outgoing/incoming products from the warehouse. Leads and controls activities of company warehouse personnel. Front-line supervision is critical to ensure work is completed on time, efficiently, and accurately. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss. Retains and reviews warehouse documents and reports. Conducts warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures and policies and keeps management informed of activities. Completes miscellaneous support functions and supports area personnel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and proper motivation to leads and line employees to ensure the daily workload is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift.
• Supervises all warehouse functions.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and reports as required.
• Provides new hire and follow-up training for all employees.
• Performs job evaluations and communicates results to employees.
• Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations, and disciplinary action.
• Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures and policies.
• Understanding of required computer applications.
• Familiarity with courier and mailing functions.
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and paid holidays and parental leave.
• 401K Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program.
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Recognition for great work, company events, and picnics.

Schedule

Full-time employment opportunity. Daytime hours—exact working days to be determined by business need (will include 1 weekend day).