Distribution Supervisor, Night Shift

Ventura Foods; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, &Vision

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Chambersburg, PA, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for the night shift to oversee picking, loading, receiving, and storage, ensuring GMPs and quality.

You will lead a night shift team, drive safety, housekeeping, and productivity, coordinate with Distribution and Sales, and implement continuous improvement to maximize accuracy and on-time shipping while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field
• 5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations, including direct people management responsibilities
• Proven experience operating within distribution, warehousing, and/or manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, Industrial Equipment Operations, or other relevant operational certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Rearrange stock layout to best accommodate new product and improve flow
• Coordinate safety program activities and provide safety training
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation practices and conduct monthly inspections
• Evaluate warehouse duties and recommend productivity improvements
• Hire, train and appraise warehouse personnel to attain high standards of service
• Ensure inventory accuracy through location audits and outbound order audits; oversee inbound/outbound shipments
• Follow food safety policies and FSMA requirements and associate preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Planning and organizing

Multitasking

Inventory control

Education

Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field

Tools

JDE

Excel

Job description

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Location:

Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201

Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

Provide day to day supervision for the night shift, on all operational activities related but not limited to picking and loading of orders; receipt and unloading of inbound orders; warehousing and storage of stock; housekeeping and sanitation; safety, security and quality assurance for all work shifts in distribution; manage drop trailer yard for accuracy and controls including welcome center check in/out processes; and ensure departmental compliance to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Supervise department personnel to achieve accurate and complete orders for shipping, maximum labor efficiency, high quality standards and customer satisfaction.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field; equivalent combination of education.

5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations, including direct people management responsibilities.

Proven experience operating within distribution, warehousing, and/or manufacturing environments.

Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Professional certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, Industrial Equipment Operations, or other relevant operational certifications are preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.