Warehouse Supervisor

Van Eerden Food Service Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our Fort Wayne, IN facility. You will oversee receiving, put-away, picking, and loading, guiding the warehouse team to ensure accurate, timely product flow and superb service to customers.

You will lead training, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a foodservice distribution warehouse
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred
• Comfort operating material-handling equipment (end riders, sit-down forklifts, reach trucks)
• Strong interpersonal skills for building trust at all levels

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, selecting, and loading to ensure efficient product flow.
• Guide staff on warehouse techniques and best practices across operations.
• Monitor workflow, labor, breaks, and dock time to improve productivity.
• Perform employee performance observations and reviews.
• Support training, onboarding, and development of employees.
• Investigate credits, errors, damage, and process breakdowns; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure product labeling, rotation, stocking, and documentation accuracy.
• Review receiving efficiency, order accuracy, and process execution; recommend improvements.
• Enforce safety standards and promote a safety-focused culture.
• Collaborate across departments and assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team supervision

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Forklift operator

Material-handling equipment

Job description

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Warehouse Supervisor

Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1522

Join Our Team at Van Eerden Foodservice – Growing in Fort Wayne, IN!
We’ve officially opened the doors to our brand-new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and we’re building a strong team to support this exciting growth. As part of that effort, we’re looking to add a Warehouse Supervisor who will join the team to help shape our operations from day one and ensure our warehouse team and customers receive the exceptional service Van Eerden is known for.

Who We Are

We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor based in Grand Rapids, MI and we’re growing! Rooted in quality and service for over 100 years, we deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions every day. At Van Eerden, you’re joining more than a food company, you’re joining a family that values its people and customers equally. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and the stability of a company that truly puts people first.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all receiving, put-away, replenishment, selecting, and loading activities to ensure accurate and efficient product flow.
• Guide employees on proper warehouse techniques and reinforce best practices across receiving, selection, loading, and equipment use.
• Monitor workflow, labor utilization, breaks, and dock time to improve overall time management and productivity.
• Complete regular employee performance observations and review TZA or similar performance reports with team members.
• Support training, onboarding, and continued development of new and existing employees.
• Investigate credits, errors, product damage, and process breakdowns; communicate findings and corrective actions to employees.
• Ensure product integrity through accurate labeling, rotation, stocking, and documentation.
• Review and evaluate receiving efficiency, order accuracy, and process execution; recommend improvements as needed.
• Enforce safety standards and promote a culture committed to achieving company safety goals.
• Collaborate across departments and assist in other operational areas when needed.

What You Bring

You understand the full spectrum of warehouse operations, including the handling of perishable and temperature-controlled products. You bring at least three years of experience in a foodservice distribution warehouse, ideally with prior supervisory responsibility. You’re comfortable operating material-handling equipment such as end riders, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks, and you bring strong interpersonal skills that help you build trust and professional relationships at every level of the organization.

You thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with temperatures ranging from 0–50 degrees. You can repeatedly lift 40–70 pounds, work on and off equipment throughout the shift, and stay focused on accuracy, safety, and team performance. Your leadership style is hands-on, data-aware, and grounded in developing people while driving operational results.