Supervisor, Warehouse Shipping- 2nd Shift

We are Nissin Foods USA, the company behind the global instant-ramen revolution. Our founder invented the category in post-war Japan, and today we continue to innovate simple, nourishing, and delicious Asian-inspired meal solutions for billions of people.

About the role

As the Receiving Department Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations and personnel—forklift drivers and office clerks—ensuring accurate, timely distribution of all received materials while maintaining strict compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. You will keep the warehouse organized, clean, and hazard-free, manage inventory accuracy, and support the quality of our products.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work assignments of forklift drivers and office clerks.
• Verify incoming raw and packaging materials, resolving discrepancies between vendor delivery reports and receiving quantities.
• Issue daily pull orders for staging materials needed for production.
• Collect, review, and file receiving-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) Supervisor to release freeze-dried materials by providing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) or other required documentation.
• Ensure all receiving documentation (e.g., Material Receiving Checklists, Forklift Checklists) is properly completed and filed.
• Report any changes in packaging materials or designs to the Department Manager.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with other departments (Production, QA, HR, etc.) regarding material availability, discrepancies, or issues.
• Enforce all company safety rules, procedures, and GMP standards.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards.
• Monitor and report the condition of the warehouse and receiving docks, ensuring a clean, orderly, and hazard-free workplace.
• Coordinate repairs or service calls for forklifts, dock equipment, and other warehouse machinery.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all safety and material handling equipment.
• Perform and oversee month-end physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Verify that all inventories are properly rotated on a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) basis, especially for food-related materials.
• Monitor warehouse storage practices to prevent material loss or contamination.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are stored and handled according to specifications.
• Directly supervise employees in the receiving department, assign and direct their work.
• Monitor employee timecards and submit necessary corrections to HR.
• Approve employee vacation and schedule changes prior to manager approval.
• Conduct employee training on safety, equipment operation, and departmental procedures.
• Enforce company rules and disciplinary policies while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Assist in employee performance evaluations and development.
• Occasionally assist with pulling product samples for R&D or Marketing purposes.
• Perform additional assignments or special projects as directed.

Requirements

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating the following equipment: forklift with or without push-pull attachment, pallet inverter, personal computer workstation, facsimile machine, printer, telephone, calculator, stretch wrap machine, hand jack, pallets, dock levelers, battery chargers, electric chain hoist, battery clamping device, scale, overhead doors, and handheld radio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, and Email; basic PLC knowledge (Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or related production environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle tools and equipment.
• Frequently required to reach, climb, balance, stoop, or kneel; occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance/team lifting.
• Work performed near moving mechanical parts, in varying temperatures and humidity levels.
• Regular exposure to noise, vibration, and airborne particles; hearing protection required.

Pay

USD $23.50 - USD $36.00 per hour.