Senior Warehouse Operations Leader (3rd Shift)

UNC Dairy; Oatka (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a high-level Warehouse Supervisor to lead multi-shift operations, optimize ERP/WMS (SAP preferred), and drive Lean initiatives across receiving, storage, and shipping. You will manage labor, inventory accuracy, and safety while mentoring a unionized team.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience and strong Excel/data analytics skills, reporting to plant leadership, and ensuring GMP/HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of warehouse experience with 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading unionized teams.
• Advanced ERP/WMS experience (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data modeling skills (advanced Excel).
• Experience driving Lean, Continuous Improvement, or 5S initiatives (Six Sigma a plus).
• Strong communication skills and leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, replenishment, cooler operations, finished goods handling, and outbound shipping.
• Manage multi-shift operations with accountability for performance, service levels, budget adherence, and workflow optimization.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with plant and corporate goals.
• Own plant-level inventory accuracy targets (99.5%+), including cycle counting, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Serve as site ERP/WMS super-user (SAP, Aptean Ross preferred), supporting training, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Utilize data and analytics (including advanced Excel) to forecast labor needs, analyze productivity trends, and improve capacity planning.
• Lead and develop a unionized workforce, including leads, operators, material handlers, and temporary staff.
• Conduct performance management, corrective actions, and workforce planning in alignment with labor agreements.
• Establish productivity standards, accountability measures, and skill development programs.
• Mentor emerging leaders and support succession planning within the warehouse team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data modeling

Lean/Kaizen

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Aptean Ross

Excel

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a high-level Warehouse Supervisor to lead multi-shift operations, optimize ERP/WMS (SAP preferred), and drive Lean initiatives across receiving, storage, and shipping. You will manage labor, inventory accuracy, and safety while mentoring a unionized team.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience and strong Excel/data analytics skills, reporting to plant leadership, and ensuring GMP/HACCP compliance.