Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Perishable)

Safeway; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Safeway in Auburn, WA is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to plan and oversee daily warehouse operations, schedule crews, and supervise unionized staff. You will ensure quality and safety compliance, manage receiving, storage, and loading activities, and drive continuous improvements.

Candidates should have 3–5 years warehousing experience with 2–4 years in supervision, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented mindset. Evening/night shifts and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in warehousing.
• 2-4 years supervisory experience in warehousing preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse regulations regarding quality and safety.
• Excellent organizational skills with initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise a medium-size group of warehouse employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan warehouse work operations based on shipments, receipts, store orders, perishability, and stock rotation.
• Schedule and assign warehouse crew and equipment to meet daily volume.
• Supervise warehouse crews in a unionized environment.
• Oversee truck loading, order selecting and receiving.
• Coach, train and lead teams toward receiving, processing, storage, or loading excellence.
• Maintain safe working environment and safety program compliance.
• Take inventories and report out-of-stock or overstock conditions.
• Perform administrative duties related to warehouse functions.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Logistics or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Plan warehouse work operations in accordance with shipments, received, store orders, perish-ability, and stock rotation requirements.
• Schedule and assign warehouse crew and equipment to meet schedules to handle daily volume efficiently.
• Supervise warehouse crews in a unionized environment.
• Supervise truck loading, order selecting and receiving.
• Ability to coach, train and lead work teams to achieve performance as it relates to specialization in receiving, processing, storage, order assembly or loading.
• Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures and practices.
• Take inventories as required. Report and clear indications of "out of stock" or "overstocked" conditions developing.
• Administrative duties as related to warehouse functions.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment through compliance of safety programs.
• Supervise minor maintenance and sanitation as needed.
• Involved in and recommend hiring, promotions, terminations, performance appraisals and labor standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Strive for fast continuous systematic planned improvement.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• 4-year college degree in Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in warehousing.
• 2-4 years previous supervisory experience in warehousing preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse regulations regarding quality and safety.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Considerable initiative and frequent analysis necessary in daily work.
• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
• Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, change agent and strong sense of courage.
• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.
• Able to supervise a medium-size group of warehouse employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint., Most departments schedule supervisors to work 4 days a week and work 12-12.5 hours a day.
• Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends and holidays

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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