Warehouse and Packaging Supervisor

Institute of Packaging Professionals; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

SIMPLE IRA with company contribution (

Paid time off, starting at 128 hours (

6 Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Ada Valley Meat Company Inc. seeks an experienced Warehouse and Packaging Supervisor to oversee inventory management, shipping and receiving, and our packaging line in the Grand Rapids area.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, ensuring USDA and SQF compliance, improving processes, and maintaining accurate inventory through regular verifications. The role also involves staffing, coaching, and coordinating with production for on-time packaging and shipping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisor or management role.
• 5+ years of general Warehouse experience.
• 5+ years of certified Hilo experience.
• Associates degree or equivalent in Business Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety-first workplace in all warehouse and packaging activities.
• Ensure USDA and SQF compliance through food-safe practices.
• Maintain and improve processes; implement new ones when needed.
• Oversee accurate inventory through regular verifications.
• Coordinate scheduling with Production Supervisors for on-time packaging and shipping.
• Communicate with external shipping parties for smooth logistics.
• Collect data and report analyses and recommendations to senior management.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff in Warehouse and Packaging.
• Provide coaching and conduct performance evaluations.
• Capable of working in cooler and freezer environments.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

People development

Education

Associates degree in Business Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Employee management software

Job description

Ada Valley Meat Company Inc., is a respected, family-owned meat processing company based in West Michigan. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse and Packaging Supervisor in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area to oversee inventory management, shipping and receiving, as well as our packaging line.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in prioritizing a safety-first workplace.
• Ensure departments operate within USDA compliance and SQF standards through food safe practices and techniques.
• Maintain and continuously improve current processes, and build/implement new processes where necessary.
• Oversee the maintaining of accurate inventory through regular and robust verifications.
• Coordinate with other Production Supervisors on the scheduling requirements for items to be packaged and shipped on-time.
• Communicate with external shipping parties to ensure a smooth logistical operation in both incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Collect relevant production and warehouse data, and report analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain staffing in the Warehouse and Packaging departments through recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training.
• Provide timely coaching, constructive feedback, and discipline to employees.
• Prepare and perform employee performance evaluations.
• Capable of working in cooler and freezer environments for extended periods of time.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in supervisor or management role
• 5+ years of general Warehouse experience
• 5+ years of certified Hilo experience
• Associates degree or equivalent in Business Management preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and coaching skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Computers and Technology

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• 2+ years of experience with ERP and employee management software.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with company contribution (100% match on up to 3% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 128 hours (16 days)
• 6 Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account

Ada Valley Meat Company Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, gender, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status.