Distribution Supervisor

Jobtailor; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily receiving, storage, and shipping of finished products, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will support the Sales Coordinator in handling customer complaints and lead the distribution team to optimize resources and layout.

The role requires 5–10 years in logistics, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word, and JDE. FSMA/GMP compliance and strong safety leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics is required.
• Strong experience in logistics, transportation and warehouse operations.
• Supervisory experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word and JDE.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for daily receiving, storing and shipping of all finished products.
• Support Sales Coordinator to reconcile customer complaints originated from the department.
• Oversee distribution team to optimize manpower, equipment and facilities.
• Rearrange stock layout to optimize flow and accommodate new products.
• Lead safety programs and provide required safety training.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies, GMPs and FSMA requirements.
• Conduct location audits and investigate shipping errors to implement corrective actions.
• Direct shipping office clerical staff and schedule inbound/outbound shipments.

Skills

Logistics Management

Warehouse Supervision

Inventory Accuracy

Safety Training

GMPs

Education

Associate’s Degree in Logistics

FSMA Compliance

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

JDE

Job description

Provide supervision for the daily efforts in receiving, storing and shipping of all finished products.
Provide operational support to Sales Coordinator to reconcile any customer complaints that originated out of department.
Support Distribution team efforts through the effective utilization of manpower, equipment and facilities
Responsible for the rearrangement of stock layout to best accommodate new product, consolidate existing product and recommend improvements in stock layout which would provide the most efficient flow of work
Help coordinate, implement, teach and participate in safety program activities to prevent and or reduce accidents.
Provide all required safety training
Establish and maintain housekeeping and sanitation practices consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local regulations.
Conduct monthly inspections to ensure compliance
Assist the Manager in the evaluation of warehouse duties in areas of shipping, receiving, order selecting and clerical and make recommendations to reduce non-productive effort in order to increase productivity
Select, hire, train and appraise warehouse personnel to attain the highest standards of service and optimum productivity levels.
Assure compliance with all published instructions and procedures related to warehousing matters through regular meetings to cover safety, GMPs, etc.
Ensures inventory accuracy by providing for the routine completion of location audits, ensures outbound orders are audited outside of customer specific requirements, investigates order shipping errors and develops corrective actions where required.
Oversee the scheduling of all inbound and outbound shipments, maintain logs and prepare documents as necessary.
Direct the work of shipping office clerical staff
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
Other duties as assigned
Travel may be required

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Logistics and Transportation or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in Logistics, Logistics and Transportation
• Supervisory experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of computer systems including Windows, Microsoft Excel and Word, JDE
• Hands on working knowledge of distribution, warehousing and transportation disciplines
• Efficient planning and organization skills, fosters cooperation with and understanding of employees and effective at multitasking and prioritizing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in logistics and transportation management, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and optimizing warehouse operations. Proficient in training and supervising personnel to enhance productivity and maintain safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Supervision
• Inventory Accuracy
• Safety Training
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Management
• Safety Compliance
• Stock Layout Optimization
• Order Selection
• Clerical Duties
• Location Audits
• Preventive Controls

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Planning and Organization
• Multitasking
• Cooperation
• Employee Understanding

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics
• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance

Industry Keywords

• Food Safety
• SQF Code
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Warehouse Management
• Distribution

Tools & Technologies

• Windows
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• JDE