Warehouse Operations Lead — Safety, Training & Shipping

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Lancaster, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holidays / Parental Leave

401K Program

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, AD

Disability Insurance

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead shipping and receiving teams, ensuring operations adhere to company and DC guidelines and deliver excellent service to customers.

You will manage staff, enforce policies, and drive safety and food safety compliance while coordinating with 3PL and Transportation for inbound and outbound activity. The role requires strong supervisory experience, effective communication, and knowledge of warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing with lead or supervisory duties.
• Strong supervisory and people skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Analytical ability for admin tasks and safety compliance.
• Good judgement when direct supervision is limited.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and direct shipping/receiving associates.
• Enforce work rules and policies.
• Communicate correct work processes for development and performance.
• Conduct safety observations and audits.
• Maintain daily production records and address gaps.
• Ensure safety, food safety, and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Lead daily shift meetings on safety and productivity.
• Coordinate with Transportation on inbound/outbound flows.
• Oversee inbound load scheduling and 3PL coordination.
• Receive, sort and distribute deliveries.
• Inspect loads for quality and accuracy.
• Plan labor efficiently to optimize equipment use.
• Foster positive relationships across departments.
• Manage associate schedules, timekeeping and attendance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Time management

Warehouse systems knowledge

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead shipping and receiving teams, ensuring operations adhere to company and DC guidelines and deliver excellent service to customers.

You will manage staff, enforce policies, and drive safety and food safety compliance while coordinating with 3PL and Transportation for inbound and outbound activity. The role requires strong supervisory experience, effective communication, and knowledge of warehouse operations