Warehouse Supervisor

Golden State Food Corporation; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution sector is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for their Greenwood, Indiana facility. The role entails overseeing operations of a 55-member team, ensuring efficient work practices, compliance with regulations, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates with 3 to 6 years of supervisory experience in warehouse settings are encouraged to apply, especially those with a strong understanding of food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of relationship regulations and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient operations.
• Plans and implements day-to-day operations for shipping and product rotation.
• Monitors and completes reports and paperwork for warehouse activities.

Skills

Safety policies

Food and material handling

Inventory control

Supervisory techniques

Education

AA degree from accredited institution

Forklift instructor certification

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a strong Warehouse Supervisor for our Greenwood, Indiana, facility.

We service 400 Quick Service Restaurants for 2 iconic brands. Selectors pull orders on night shift and day shift and goods are received from 6:00 am to 2 pm. While some warehouse associates are union members, you do not have to have prior experience with unions to apply. There are a total of 55 warehouse associates split in two shifts.

This person supervises the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse department, including administrative and clerical functions, to ensure efficient operations and a safe working environment. Schedules and monitors associate activities and equipment use to meet and exceed company objectives.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, implements, and monitors the day-to-day operations for the warehouse department to ensure that established objectives for shipping, product rotation, sanitation, safety, and timeliness are met or exceeded. (25%)

Monitors loading, dispatch, and receiving times and makes appropriate changes, ensuring compliance with QIP, HACCP, and DOT regulations. (25%)

Routinely informs and communicates with associates to ensure compliance with established warehouse productivity, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures. (25%)

Monitors and completes numerous computer-based and manual reports and related paperwork, including time records, daily logs, damage reports, etc. (10%)

Monitors product damage and audits routes to ensure reliable product delivery. (5%)

Plans and schedules manpower. (5%)

Plans and coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance and utilization reports. (5%)

Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises of up to 30 hourly associates. Manages projects and assignments with significant impact on customer service.

Union experience a plus, but not required.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: efficiency, timeliness, and reliability
• Productivity/quality standards: cases per hour
• Productivity/quality standards: product integrity
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• External relationships with regulatory agencies
• Safety standards and procedures: associates
• Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment
• Safety standards and procedures: food safety and handling

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

AA degree from an accredited vocational, technical, or junior college institution. Forklift instructor certification.

Experience:

3 to 6 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Relevant safety policies, practices, and procedures (J)
• Storage and shipment of food or allied products. (B)
• Food and material handling (B)
• Inventory control concepts and techniques (B)
• Barcoding (B)
• Company computer systems (B)
• Warehouse racking systems/processes (B)
• Supervisory concepts and techniques (B)
• Relevant regulatory procedures and standards (OSHA, USDA, AIB, HAACP, etc.) (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Lead a diverse workforce in a 24 hour/7 day per week operation
• Work in a union environment
• Supervise and motivate associates in a team-based environment
• Interpret warehouse operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed