Warehouse Superintendent

Brothers Desserts; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brothers Desserts in Madison, WI is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in warehouse management, particularly in food manufacturing, and demonstrates strong knowledge of safety protocols and inventory control.

This role involves leading a team, enforcing GMPs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. A solid understanding of warehouse logistics and the ability to work in temperature-controlled environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• 4-6+ years of managerial experience.
• Applies analytical thinking to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations.
• Ensure handling of raw materials and finished goods meets safety and quality standards.
• Lead warehouse team members and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Warehouse operations knowledge

Inventory control

Safety programs knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

The Warehouse Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods over multiple shifts. This role leads warehouse team members, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, cost management, and logistics
• Strong knowledge of Safety programs and Continuous Improvement
• Mechanical knowledge
• Solid understanding of food safety standards
• Previous experience in performing SQF audits, Safety audits
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Partner closely with production, quality, and logistics teams to support manufacturing schedules
• Enforce GMPs and sanitation standards
• Ability to work in fast-paced, temperature-controlled environments
• Comfortable working in cold/freezer environments
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Responsible for managing leaders who supervise their respective teams

Qualifications

Required

• 5-10+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• 4-6+ years of managerial experience
• Applies analytical thinking to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred

• Experience with ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)