Warehouse Supervisor

Nuts.com; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Leave (Maternity, Adoption, Pater

Employee snacks discount

Job summary

Nuts.com in Cranford, NJ, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the Cranford facility's warehouse and production floor, ensuring orders and production goals are met on time, safely and cost-efficiently.

You will manage staffing, workflow, and engagement across fulfillment and production teams, serve as on-site leader, and partner with management to recruit and develop staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; certifications in food safety or manufacturing a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in a production or warehouse setting, preferably in the food industry.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP or similar systems.
• Proficient with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Bilingual – Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kickoff meetings to communicate goals and priorities.
• Build staffing plans aligning headcount to forecast order and production volume.
• Manage team to complete orders and production on time and within budget.
• Delegate tasks across leads and teams to maintain workflow and resources.
• Monitor hours and staffing to minimize overtime and temps.
• Track KPIs and audit work to ensure quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Maintain attendance tracking and HR-related needs.
• Develop team members' skills to address operational issues.
• Provide coaching and discipline in partnership with leads.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Staffing planning

KPIs tracking

Bilingual Spanish

Google Suite

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Food safety certification

Manufacturing certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Nuts.com is a self-funded, profitable, rapidly growing multi-channel DTC specialty food and wellness company. We're changing the landscape of snacking on nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and more! We planted our roots in Newark, New Jersey during the Great Depression, selling premium nuts on Mulberry Street's open-air market. We've come quite a long way since then, taking our multi-generational family business online in 1999. Even after 97 years, we continue to pride ourselves in expertly sourcing the highest quality foods and treating our customers like family.

What's our team like? We're driven, collaborative and entrepreneurial. Energy and passion power our business and we look for candidates who share in that excitement to help us continue to build something special.

The role

The Warehouse Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of the Cranford facility's warehouse and production floor, ensuring customer orders and production goals are met on time, at an efficient cost, and to a high standard of safety and quality. This role oversees staffing, workflow, facility conditions, and team development across warehouse fulfillment and production teams, and serves as the on-site leader in the absence of other operations leadership. This role reports to the Sr. Operations Manager. In case of an absence, then the Production Supervisor will serve as the backup.

This is a full-time position with scheduled hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. The schedule may be subject to change based on organizational and operational needs.

How you'll make an impact

Team & Production Management

• Lead daily kickoff meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and relevant announcements to the team
• Build weekly and daily staffing plans that align headcount and schedules to forecast order and production volume across teams
• Manage the team to ensure all orders and production runs are completed on time, at an efficient cost, and with high quality
• Delegate tasks effectively across leads and teams to maintain workflow and optimal use of resources
• Review employee hours and staffing schedules to minimize cost to operate the facility (e.g., reduce unnecessary overtime and temp hours)
• Track key performance indicators and audit completed work (e.g., packed orders) to identify and correct deviations from quality standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency
• Maintain employee hours, attendance tracking, and other HR-related needs
• Develop team members' skills to solve day-to-day operational issues and support short- and long-term goals
• Maintain open, frequent communication with employees and use engagement survey feedback to guide areas of focus
• Provide coaching, feedback, and discipline in partnership with leads to support employee performance and adherence to SOPs, safety guidelines, and policies
• Partner with management to recruit and hire new employees
• Train employees and provide ongoing coaching to support continuous improvement
• Communicate terminations when necessary and complete associated processes (e.g., PAFs, manager notifications)

Facility, Safety & Quality

• Ensure SOPs, GMPs, and OSHA regulations are followed for material movement from raw materials through production to finished product
• Respond to operational and safety concerns, including safety incidents, in a timely and proactive manner
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and complete facility walk-throughs, including opening/closing procedures, alarm checks, and equipment checks (e.g., charging stations, ice levels, temperatures)
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to keep equipment in good condition and minimize downtime
• Oversee facility systems and equipment issues (e.g., alarm system, HVAC, internet) and manage the relationship with the property manager, escalating as needed
• Ensure trucks are unloaded and shelved in a timely manner, and that inventory is accurately maintained for restocking and picking
• Process return shipments and communicate with Customer Experience as needed

Cross-Functional & Administrative

• Serve as supervisor on duty for the warehouse or production floor as needed, and act as backup coverage across functions in the absence of other leaders
• Attend weekly Operations meetings to stay current on company-wide information and relay relevant updates to the team
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; may require off-shift work and occasional operation of manufacturing/warehouse equipment

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent; certifications in food safety or manufacturing a plus
• 3–5 years of experience in a production or warehouse setting, preferably in the food industry
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team management experience
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and experience with HACCP or similar food safety systems
• Computer proficiency including Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to track KPIs and manage staffing to demand
• Bilingual – Spanish is a plus!
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, as needed
• Willingness to work in an environment with exposure to product allergens (including nuts, powders, etc.)

What we offer

• A high-growth and rewarding role in a foundationally strong and rapidly evolving business
• Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 plus annual bonus
• Excellent benefits including a 401K Match
• Paid Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave
• All the Nuts.com snacks your heart desires + a 40% employee discount

EEO STATEMENT

Nuts.com is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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