Warehouse Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Annual Merit Bonus

Growth & professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a fast-paced team in daily distribution center operations. You will oversee shipping and receiving, drive process improvements, and ensure inventory accuracy while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reporting, and cross-department collaboration to meet customer needs and uphold UNFI's standards of service and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong general knowledge of warehousing operations and proven lead/supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret computerized reports and manage administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises shipping/receiving associates.
• Controls production standards and accuracy of shipments/receiving using appropriate programs.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records.
• Processes store returns and returns to vendors per company policy.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control on slotting, rotation and space allocation.
• Conducts daily crew meetings focusing on safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with Transportation about backhaul flow and receipt.
• Supervises inbound load appointment scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory abilities

Communication (verbal & written)

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

What does it mean to be a part of our Warehouse Supervisor team?

Our Warehouse Supervisor team oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring that goods are stored, handled, and dispatched efficiently. They are responsible for leading and motivating a fast-paced team, optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, and utilizing WMS systems for reporting and order management. This role involves coordinating with other departments, overseeing shipping, and receiving activities, and implementing strategies for inventory control. Warehouse Supervisors also ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements. Our supply chain at UNFI is focused on providing superior service, quality and efficiency, improving every day to meet customers' unique needs.

Schedule:

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 12:30am to 9:00am

• Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Why join the UNFI team as a Warehouse Supervisor:

• Competitive salary dependent on relevant experience
• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation+
• Opportunity for Quarterly Bonus and Annual Merit Bonus
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness Program that pays you back for living a healthy life style!

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Schedules and supervises of shipping/receiving associates.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control associates regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation.
• Conducts daily crew meeting to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries.
• Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with all departments.

Physical Environment

• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc.
• Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between -20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.

Job Requirements

• Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties.
• Possess good supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.