Warehouse and Packaging Supervisor

Ada Valley Meat Company Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

SIMPLE IRA with company contribution (

Paid time off

6 Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Ada Valley Meat Company Inc. in West Michigan is seeking an experienced Warehouse and Packaging Supervisor for the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area.

You will oversee inventory management, shipping and receiving, and our packaging line to ensure efficient, compliant operations. The role requires leadership, strong organization, and the ability to coach and develop staff, with familiarity in cooler and freezer environments.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Business Management

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

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.


• Health 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.