Lead Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Americold Logistics LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking a capable Warehouse Supervisor to join our Newark-area team in New Jersey. The role focuses on supervising receiving, warehousing, and shipping activities, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met while coordinating a shift-based team.

You will oversee safety, staff performance, and cross-shift communication, with travel as needed. The position requires forklift certification and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of products, and picking and staging of outbound shipments to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Facilitate cross communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings.
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and secure work area.
• Ensure staff compliance with safety policies, investigate and report safety incidents, and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, and evaluate employee performance, including preparing records and reports.
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking a capable Warehouse Supervisor to join our Newark-area team in New Jersey. The role focuses on supervising receiving, warehousing, and shipping activities, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met while coordinating a shift-based team.

You will oversee safety, staff performance, and cross-shift communication, with travel as needed. The position requires forklift certification and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.