Foodservice Warehouse Supervisor - People-First Ops Leader

Frog Holler Produce; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our new Fort Wayne facility. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, loading, and ensure accurate product flow while guiding staff and enforcing safety.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in a foodservice distribution warehouse with supervisory experience, can operate end riders, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks, and thrives in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years in a foodservice distribution warehouse, with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment (end riders, sit-down forklifts, reach trucks).
• Ability to lift 40–70 pounds repeatedly and work in temperatures from 0–50 F.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a hands-on, people-developer leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, selecting, and loading to ensure accurate product flow.
• Guide employees on warehouse techniques and reinforce best practices across receiving, selection, loading, and equipment use.
• Monitor workflow, labor utilization, breaks, and dock time to improve productivity.
• Complete regular employee performance observations and review performance reports with team members.
• Support training, onboarding, and continued development of new and existing employees.
• Investigate credits, errors, product damage, and process breakdowns; communicate corrective actions to employees.
• Ensure product labeling, rotation, stocking, and documentation accuracy.
• Review receiving efficiency, order accuracy, and process execution; recommend improvements as needed.
• Enforce safety standards and promote a culture committed to safety goals.
• Collaborate across departments and assist in other operational areas when needed.

Job description

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our new Fort Wayne facility. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, loading, and ensure accurate product flow while guiding staff and enforcing safety.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in a foodservice distribution warehouse with supervisory experience, can operate end riders, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks, and thrives in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.