Warehouse Operations Lead – Fresh Food Distribution

Van Eerden Food Service Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our Fort Wayne, IN facility. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, and loading, guiding the warehouse team to ensure accurate, timely product flow and superb service to customers.

You will lead training, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a foodservice distribution warehouse
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred
• Comfort operating material-handling equipment (end riders, sit-down forklifts, reach trucks)
• Strong interpersonal skills for building trust at all levels

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, selecting, and loading to ensure efficient product flow.
• Guide staff on warehouse techniques and best practices across operations.
• Monitor workflow, labor, breaks, and dock time to improve productivity.
• Perform employee performance observations and reviews.
• Support training, onboarding, and development of employees.
• Investigate credits, errors, damage, and process breakdowns; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure product labeling, rotation, stocking, and documentation accuracy.
• Review receiving efficiency, order accuracy, and process execution; recommend improvements.
• Enforce safety standards and promote a safety-focused culture.
• Collaborate across departments and assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team supervision

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Forklift operator

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our Fort Wayne, IN facility. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, and loading, guiding the warehouse team to ensure accurate, timely product flow and superb service to customers.

You will lead training, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.