Night Warehouse Lead

The Chefs’ Warehouse; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse in Houston is seeking a Night Warehouse Supervisor to lead night operations, ensuring accurate orders are prepared and staged for the next-day delivery, while assisting the first line supervisor and maintaining readiness for receiving the following day.

You will coach staff, ensure OSHA safety, monitor equipment, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and motivational capabilities.
• Strong time management and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in order preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead night warehouse operations and personnel to ensure safe, accurate orders.
• Safeguard warehouse operations by enforcing security procedures and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Position Summary:

Lead night warehouse operations and personnel for safe and efficient preparation of product for delivery to customers the following day. Assist the first line supervisor in directing associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks. Assist in overseeing the preparation of the warehouse for receiving the next day.

What you’ll do:

• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Assist with employee schedules, work-loads and productivity and ensure that all picking, loading, and replenishing are done correctly and completed nightly.
• Insure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Cover for any other area of the warehouse as needed and oversee the night operation when night supervisor is not available.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

About you:

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success in implementing best practices in distribution, with a focus on receiving and inventory control.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Accurate with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organization skills with superior work ethic.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Team player who works productively with wide range of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.

• The ability to makedecisions, problem-solve, prioritise assignments and direct the workforce in an ever-changing, warehouse environment.
• Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control
• Ability to motivate, influence, communicate and engage staff in all the company objectives
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.