Warehouse Supervisor (nights)

Shift: 6pm - 6:30am

About the role

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining smooth warehouse operations and providing general supervision of all warehouse activities and functional processes. The primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed, trained, and engaged team of warehouse associates who support the site by offering the highest levels of logistics support. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating all warehousing activities, ensuring timely supply to production lines with no disruptions. The position drives key performance indicators for cost savings, customer service levels, and safety through proper scheduling and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and learn all applicable SAP transactions within 30 days.
• Drive a safety-minded culture daily and be flexible with work hours to ensure all tasks are appropriately monitored and completed.
• Support and participate in quarterly inventories, ensuring accuracy goals are met.
• Maintain payroll daily, issuing attendance letters as needed.
• Assist in regular reviews of team members, including annual feedback.
• Develop and mentor associates through frequent 1:1s and individualized development plans.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to ensure materials for production are correctly staged.
• Support all aspects of associate Safety, Quality & Food Safety, and GMP policies and procedures daily.
• Ensure the next shift is set up for success through daily connection points and pass-downs.
• Become certified on all warehouse equipment within 60 days and willing to be certified as a formal trainer.
• Jump in and help as needed to ensure production lines continue to run.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions and work with the Safety team toward resolutions and area improvements.
• Enforce company policies and issue coaching/disciplinary documentation as needed.
• Facilitate communication with the management team and teammates, including daily end-of-day reports.
• Train new associates on forklift operation, truck loading/unloading, stock rotation, SAP transactions, and product storage.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring timely departure and accurate record-keeping of pallets, drums, and totes.
• Maintain inventory levels through SAP warehouse monitor and ensure appropriate material movement transactions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety standards.
• Maintain the facility safely in accordance with company and governmental standards.
• Ensure warehousing procedures offer cost-effective solutions that drive profitability.
• Facilitate communication with quality assurance personnel regarding ingredients, lot numbers, and stock issues.
• Stand in as department leader in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of leadership experience, preferably in high-volume warehousing.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, including SQF or AIB audits.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and inter-company memos professionally.
• Management of warehouse staff, including hiring, training, developing, motivating, and resolving associate issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• 5S/Lean experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years’ experience in related jobs.
• Experience in the food industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. The employee is exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vests on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation and paid time off.
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability and paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance discounts.
• Wellness benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.