Warehouse Supervisor

Jackson's Food Company; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Jackson’s Food Company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to ensure efficient storage and timely shipments. You will supervise warehouse technicians and leads, maintain inventory accuracy, and document receipts.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, forklift operation, and training of staff. You will collaborate with the Plant Manager on quality process improvements and uphold GMPs and food safety standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of related experience in food manufacturing or related environment.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current forklift operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse technicians and leads to meet on-time delivery and inventory goals.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as employees, carriers, and clients.
• Develop and implement processes to organize and prioritize the team’s workload.
• Become a subject matter expert in receiving and inventory control.
• Ensure all information is documented and forms completed for received goods.
• Promote safety awareness and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor warehouse staff on processes and inventory management.
• Operate forklift as needed and complete required training.
• Collaborate with the Director of Ops on quality process improvements.
• Own additional projects as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient storage and timely shipment of products at Jackson’s. Responsibilities include supervising warehouse technicians and associates, maintaining on-time delivery, managing inventory, and overseeing shipping documentation. As a subject matter expert in receiving and inventory control, the supervisor ensures meticulous documentation of received goods. Key duties also involve safety compliance, forklift operation, team training, and collaboration with the Plant Manager on quality process improvements. The role fosters a positive team-focused culture aligned with Jackson’s principles, contributing to facility priorities and providing technical leadership for logistics and ERP systems. Upholding GMPs, food safety processes, and compliance with health and safety regulations are central to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of the warehouse technicians and leads to meet Jackson’s standards of on-time delivery, inventory management and shipping paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as employees, carriers, and clients.
• Ensure all team tasks are completed on a timely basis through developing and implementing processes and procedures to organize and prioritize the team’s overall workload.
• Become a subject matter expert in all areas related to receiving and inventory control of the warehouse.
• Ensure all required information is documented and forms are completed for received goods.
• Comply with all established safety policies and procedures; promote and maintain safety awareness and identify and resolve potential safety issues.
• Train and mentor warehouse associates and technicians on established process and inventory management best practices.
• Complete forklift job training and use forklift as necessary.
• Work with the Director of Ops to establish and promote quality process improvements.
• Own additional projects and tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
• Follow recognized GMPs and other food safety processes and ensure team compliance to established health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to all top priorities for the facility and assist where needed.
• Support and sustain the Jackson’s cultural principles and ensure the culture of warehouse team is aligned.
• Provide technical leadership to complex problems that arise for logistics, inventory, and ERP system.
• Maintain a positive and team focused attitude. Mentor and assist the development of the warehouse team.
• Support our food safety, quality, and personal safety programs, and help the team on the floor and communicate any concerns to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of related experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment.
• Four or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current forklift operator’s license.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunities to reward impact.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Sign-on bonus.