Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary

Manage sugar handling, packaging, warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations efficiently to minimize costs and maximize productivity. Work with sales and quality departments to meet customer demands while maintaining a safe quality food (SQF) environment.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain accurate inventories for finished products, packaging materials, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Conduct regular physical and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Enforce FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices for all materials and products.
• Plan and lead warehouse organization initiatives and long-term packaging strategies.
• Cook with Lift Truck Operators on inventory movement and shipping schedules.
• Monitor incoming deliveries and oversee proper inspection and documentation of packaging materials and ingredients.
• Oversee proper segregation and storage practices, including non-conforming product handling and chemical storage per AIB standards.

Employee Supervision & Development

• Supervise employees across packaging, warehousing, and shipping departments.
• Manage scheduling, onboarding, training, and development in SOP, GMP/Food Safety, and Occupational Safety.
• Direct Lift Truck Operators for warehouse inventory needs and logistics coordination.
• Enforce company policies, labor laws, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters in a fair and consistent manner.

Compliance, Audits & Safety

• Prepare for and participate in scheduled and unscheduled audits.
• Enforce safety standards, including Michigan Sugar safety policies and MIOSHA regulations.
• Support and maintain equipment reliability in coordination with the maintenance team.
• Ensure sanitation and pest control programs are effectively executed and documented.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Assure compliance with 21 CFR 100 and Michigan Sugar’s GMP policies in all sugar handling, packaging, and shipping activities.
• Maintain required records under the Bioterrorism Act, including traceability documentation.
• Participate in the Food Safety Committee and conduct monthly sanitation self-inspections.
• Monitor HACCP-related equipment (screens, magnets, metal detectors) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Administer mock recalls semi-annually and resolve deficiencies.
• Respond to customer packaging complaints by determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure COAs are provided when required and that shipping vehicles are properly inspected.
• Implement and oversee the glass and brittle plastic program in and around the warehouse.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or 3 to 5 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficient computer skills in all areas for communication, documentation, and ordering supplies.
• Ability to manage the preventive maintenance plan and required documentation.
• Food safety training or ability and willingness to obtain required training.

Key Competencies

• Lead by demonstrating ethics and integrity, displaying drive and purpose, demonstrated capability to learn, and managing self and increasing self-awareness.
• Provide model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
• Lead your team as a coach to pull them forward into the future.
• Recognize individual talent to staff team for success.
• Deliver results working within collective bargaining agreement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and able to work in fast-paced and varying environments.
• Quickly problem solve and make decisions.

Benefits

Michigan Sugar Company offers competitive market wages for both hourly and salaried employees, opportunity for professional growth and development, and comprehensive benefit packages that may include medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.