Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift - Sumner, WA

About the Role

This role involves supervising, developing, and training warehouse personnel to maintain high morale, productivity, and associate retention. The position also includes assisting in the recruiting and hiring process, conducting orientations, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff.
• Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring, through a 90-day orientation period.
• Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel to maintain peak morale and productivity.
• Evaluate and document warehouse associates’ job performances, conduct performance appraisals, recommend salary changes, and set performance goals in conjunction with the Branch Manager or Production Manager.
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• Investigate job-related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports with the Branch Manager.
• Participate in or direct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents and promote a wellness attitude.
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in Labor Hours Tracking (Actual vs. Budget).
• Support the Branch Manager or Production Manager in using the production planning system and managing Branch P&L’s.
• Ensure proper utilization of warehouse equipment/tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Fill accurate data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Branch Manager and/or Production Manager.

Additional Tasks

• May be responsible for closing out fairs, staging cases, displays, and boxes, and ensuring proper labeling.
• May prepare daily packing schedules and oversee fair packing production or stock replenishment.
• May oversee the unloading of trucks and cases, and the packing and display of products according to schematics.
• May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses, and warehouse sales.
• May operate forklifts during peak business periods (if certified and at least 18 years old).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required; College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
• Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• Strong computer skills, including internet navigation, MS Office, and email.
• Proficiency in using scanner systems with minimal errors.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., and climb ladders without assistance.

Pay

Budgeted Base Salary Range: $80,168.40 to $83,000, with additional performance bonus opportunity.

Time Type: Full-time
Job Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt
Location Region/State: Washington