Warehouse Production Supervisor (Cold Chain, 1st Shift)

About the role

Overview Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 25-28 Warehouse Associates, ensuring they have the tools, support, and knowledge to meet and exceed performance expectations
• Set clear, achievable performance goals using KPIs such as productivity, order accuracy, safety, and cleanliness to drive results while fostering a culture of mutual respect and high engagement
• Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and feedback, always reinforcing a positive, collaborative work environment where team members feel valued and supported
• Inspire individual growth and career development by promoting skill enhancement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement that celebrates both individual and team achievements
• Recognize and celebrate outstanding performance, motivating the team to perform at their highest potential and creating a positive and respectful work environment
• Lead by example in creating and reinforcing a safety-first culture, always ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and company policies
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, providing training and implementing corrective actions where needed to prevent injuries and improve safety standards
• Hold the team accountable for maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment, where safety is viewed as a shared responsibility and a core value of daily operations
• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management, continuously optimizing workflows to drive productivity and minimize bottlenecks
• Apply LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce waste, and ensure operations remain efficient, accurate, and aligned with team objectives
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to implement improvements based on feedback, performance reviews, and observed inefficiencies, always striving for better results and greater accuracy

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays to support warehouse operations
• Physical ability to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day; lift larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently
• Ability to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse; tolerate temperatures from very cool to very warm, including freezer (-20°F) and refrigerator (25-35°F) zones
• Ability to work in outside weather conditions; tolerate low to moderate noise levels

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Pay

Full-time Pay Range: $65,000.00/Yr. - $85,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

Shift Days: SU-T