Night-Shift Warehouse Lead: Dairy Ops

UNC Dairy; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Buffalo, NY is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee night-shift operations including load-out, production, maintenance and quality control. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and coordinate with production and purchasing to track inventory and shipping schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience with SAP is helpful. Some travel or overtime may be needed to cover vacations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports
• Ability to think analytically
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a commitment to the organization and its mission
• Good computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in MS Windows, Word and Excel
• Good human relations skills, ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Business (preferred)
• Prior experience in Dairy/Food manufacturing and/or warehousing (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the operation in areas of Trailer Load-Out, Production, Maintenance and Quality Control.
• Maintain shipping and load-out activities in line with policy and processes.
• Cover for supervisors on vacations and off days, primarily night shift.
• Lead department to meet load-out, production, quality, safety and cost goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees for development and a positive work environment.
• Coordinate daily load-out to meet business objectives.
• Communicate non-compliances to managers for corrective action.
• Assist with SAP training programs for employees.
• Maintain warehouse selection accuracy using order selection technology.

Skills

Leadership

Performance evaluation

Analytical thinking

Communication (verbal/written)

Time management

MS Office (Windows/Word/Excel)

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Buffalo, NY is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee night-shift operations including load-out, production, maintenance and quality control. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and coordinate with production and purchasing to track inventory and shipping schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience with SAP is helpful. Some travel or overtime may be needed to cover vacations.