Lead Warehouse Operations & Shipping Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient operations in daily order processing and receiving. You will ensure SOP adherence, schedules, training, and collaboration with production to meet shipping needs.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills, with experience in RF/barcode systems and MS Office. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with substantial supervisory tenure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 3 years of warehouse supervisory experience or more.
• 3 years of warehouse experience or more.
• Understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare shipping/receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead in a team based culture.
• The ability to follow-up on employee issues and bring conflicts to resolution.
• The ability to manage time, coordinate multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.

Responsibilities

• Distribute labor evenly to process customer orders efficiently.
• Complete daily work zone schedules and manage overtime.
• Ensure material received and shipped meets quality specs.
• Provide guidance to warehouse staff to meet daily tasks and goals.
• Maintain communication with management, peers and subordinates.
• Lead startup meetings and weekly updates for timely communication.
• Ensure new hire training is up-to-date and effective.
• Manage shipping/receiving issues and make sound decisions.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Observe and evaluate warehouse processes and personnel.
• Schedule vacations and supervise attendance.
• Maintain accurate records and employee files.
• Lead and motivate by example.
• Ensure outbound freight meets DOT and customer requirements.
• Process daily employee issues and provide tactful feedback.
• Assist with special projects and cost-saving efforts.
• Coordinate product needs with production for shipping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Microsoft Office

RF barcode

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

RF barcode

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient operations in daily order processing and receiving. You will ensure SOP adherence, schedules, training, and collaboration with production to meet shipping needs.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills, with experience in RF/barcode systems and MS Office. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with substantial supervisory tenure.