Warehouse Supervisor

Nestlé Purina North America; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead receiving, storage and shipping operations in support of plant production. You’ll guide a warehouse team and collaborate with other departments to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant processes.

Sample responsibilities include training forklift operators, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and coordinating with the Warehouse Manager to address issues and sustain a productive, inclusive work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, military, or related environment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse team members and shift operations.
• Train and provide guidance to forklift operators and the warehouse clerk.
• Assign tasks and monitor completion of work.
• Ensure safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure effective communication.
• Provide regular feedback on team performance.
• Report to the Warehouse Manager on warehouse operations and significant matters.

Skills

Leadership

Shift supervision

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high-quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you’ll oversee warehouse team members who perform receiving, storage, and shipping functions to support plant production operations. Work collaboratively with managers, team leaders, team members, and clerical staff in other plant departments to ensure safe, efficient, sanitary, and cost-effective warehouse operations. Meet all NQS standards as you make an impact on our processes and in the lives of pets and people nationwide.

• Note: Candidate must be available for 12-hour shifts on overnights for this role.
• Train and provide technical guidance to shift team members, including forklift operators and the warehouse clerk.
• Assign work tasks to team members and monitor task completion.
• Ensure safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.
• Address and resolve personnel, mechanical, operational, and resource-related issues.
• Draft procedures and handle administrative tasks such as reviewing time records, scheduling vacations, and filling out supply requests.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Inform team members on administrative matters, policies, procedures, and performance.
• Provide regular feedback to team members regarding their individual work performance.
• Communicate with the Warehouse Manager regarding warehouse operations and significant matters.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, military, or related environment

Salary: $75,296.90 to $93,053.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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