Warehouse Supervisor

Must Haves:

• 2–3+ years of warehouse team supervision (leading 10–25+ associates in high‑volume distribution)
• Proven experience assigning labor , setting daily plans , managing start-up / shift handoff / end-of-shift routines
• Demonstrated results managing productivity, accuracy, safety, quality, and attendance KPIs
• Hands-on experience in order selection, palletizing, cycle counts, loading , RF scanning, and WMS usage
• Ability to coach, train, and develop associates; conduct corrective action and performance reviews
• Strong safety leadership (LOTO, PIT environments, near-miss reporting, root-cause & corrective actions)
• Comfortable supervising work in ambient, cooler, and freezer zones; ability to meet physical demands (lifting to 50 lbs )
• Solid problem-solving and floor presence —can jump in to remove bottlenecks and meet service levels
• Clear, professional communication (verbal/written); can run pre-shift meetings and escalate effectively
• Basic Excel & reporting skills (labor plan vs. actuals, UPH/CPH, error rate, shrink, attendance)
• Willingness to support variable end-times and overtime to complete nightly workload

Nice to Haves:

• Food/grocery distribution experience (temperature-controlled operations)
• WMS experience with ROMEO (KeHE) or similar (Blue Yonder/JDA, Manhattan, SAP EWM)
• PIT certifications (forklift, reach, rider jack) and OSHA/HAACP familiarity
• Experience supervising 2nd/3rd shift or 12‑hour operations (Sun–Thu common)
• Background improving pick-path, slotting, or labor standards/engineered standards
• Exposure to Lean/5S/Kaizen and incident investigation (RCA / CAPA)

Day to Day:

• Run pre‑shift huddles (safety/topic/KPIs), deploy labor to receiving, selection, loading, inventory based on the demand plan
• Monitor throughput, accuracy, and safety in real time; clear jams, re-balance lanes, and call support as needed
• Validate adherence to SOPs , temperature controls, PPE , GMP , and food safety requirements
• Oversee cycle counts , damage/shrink investigations, and inventory adjustments; escalate discrepancies
• Ensure scan compliance , pick accuracy, and proper pallet build/stretch-wrap for safe transport
• Approve breaks/lunches , handle attendance issues, and document performance conversations
• Partner with Transportation , Inventory Control , and Maintenance to meet on-time dispatch
• Track shift metrics ( UPH/CPH , error %, shorts/overages, damages, near-misses) and submit end-of-shift reports
• Conduct coaching and on-the-job training ; validate task proficiency and sign-offs during onboarding
• Maintain housekeeping/5S and readiness for audits; lead safety talks and incident follow-ups
• Support hiring , onboarding, and PIT refresher /recertification scheduling with HR/Safety