Night Warehouse Supervisor

Johnson Brothers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Night Warehouse Supervisor for its Milwaukee location. This vital role involves overseeing nightly operations, managing staff, and ensuring efficiency and safety in warehouse activities. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills, experience with Material Handling Equipment, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a warehouse supervisor or similar role.
• Strong experience with Material Handling Equipment.
• Ability to audit and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly operations ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Manage driver paperwork and maintain shipping dashboard.
• Troubleshoot inventory issues and ensure compliance with safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Warehouse management experience

Certification in MHE operation

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!

The Night Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the nightly operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient processes, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and safety in all areas of warehouse activity. This includes managing driver paperwork, troubleshooting inventory issues, shadowing and coaching pickers, and maintaining shipping dashboards.

The supervisor will work closely with the team to ensure product availability, quality, and timely dispatch. This is a hands on, shoulder to shoulder approach to employee and process management. This position requires active engagement on the floor and monitoring operation activities.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Organize Driver Paperwork: Ensure all driver paperwork folders are up-to-date, accurate, and organized. This includes verifying shipping documentation and assisting drivers as needed for smooth loading and unloading processes.

2. Maintain Shipping Dashboard: Monitor and update the shipping dashboard, ensuring timely and accurate order processing, tracking shipments, and identifying any discrepancies that may cause delays.

3. Troubleshoot Shorts & Out-of-Stock Products: Identify and resolve issues related to product shortages and out-of-stock inventory. Work with the warehouse team to locate missing items, verify stock levels, and communicate with inventory control teams.

4. Auditing and Shadowing Pickers: Shadow pickers and conduct audits to ensure adherence to operational standards. Coach and provide feedback to pickers, correcting errors, and ensuring consistency with best practices, productivity standards, and safety protocols.

5. MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Oversight: Utilize and oversee the safe operation of MHE, including reach trucks and pallet riders. Ensure that equipment is operated safely and efficiently by team members and address any maintenance needs promptly.

6. Staff Supervision & Coaching: Provide leadership and mentorship to the warehouse team, offering guidance on productivity, safety standards, and operational efficiency. Provide coaching to staff members who require improvement or have demonstrated inconsistencies in performance.

7. Compliance & Safety: Ensure the warehouse operates in compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Promote a culture of safety by conducting regular safety checks and providing guidance on safe equipment use and warehouse practices. Ensuring the team remains accountable while maintaining housekeeping standards to stay “tour ready”.

8. Reporting & Communication: Report on key performance metrics and operational issues to management. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and resolution of issues. Monitoring supply levels of Zebra labels, hand-wrap, corrugate cardboard and safety knives, gloves, and vests.

9. Order Selection Replenishment and loading as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a warehouse supervisor or similar role.
• Strong experience with Material Handling Equipment (reach trucks, pallet riders).
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and computer-savvy, including experience with dashboards, reporting tools, and inventory management software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly related to inventory control and shipping issues.
• Ability to audit and provide constructive feedback to warehouse associates for performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in warehouse operations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in MHE operation.
• Experience with inventory control systems and process optimization.
• Experience in training and mentoring warehouse teams.
• Experience with warehouse management system (barcode enabled).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Comfort with operating forklifts and other MHE.

This role is essential in maintaining smooth warehouse operations and ensuring that the team performs efficiently while meeting safety standards. The Night Warehouse Supervisor will work closely with team members to resolve issues promptly and drive performance improvements. The ideal supervisor will provide backup for the Night Warehouse manager when they are out of the office and ensure operations run smoothly in their absence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time