Warehouse Supervisor

Puratos; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,680 - 92,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Life coaching & health checks

Family life and disability insurance

Job summary

Puratos USA, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring timely receipt, storage, picking and shipping while upholding food safety, GMPs and ERP/MRP practices.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on safety and quality. You will drive continuous improvement, manage FIFO/FEFO, and ensure SAP transactions are accurate in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a lead/supervisory role.
• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have knowledge of warehouse management systems, replenishment methodology including bills of materials and routings, inventory control techniques, materials logistics and flow - FIFO, FEFO, and ERP/MRP practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills. Written and verbal Spanish is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Monitor warehouse operations to ensure productivity, efficiency, safety and quality; housekeeping kept at optimal levels.
• Ensure employees are organized and on time at the start of the shift.
• Understand performance metrics for all warehouse activities.
• Ensure Finished Goods are picked accurately, shipped in FEFO order with correct lot codes, meet shelf-life and quality standards.
• Ensure SAP transactions are completed correctly, up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure materials received timely and stored accurately and safely.
• Communicate all operational, inventory, safety and quality issues to Management, QA, Customer Service and Production.
• Enforce adherence to GMPs, attendance, breaks, process procedures and safety policies.
• Generate accident reports and participate in investigations.
• Provide job training and maintain training records with H&S Manager.
• Motivate workers to seek continuous process improvements.
• Address worker grievances effectively.
• Track and regulate overtime.
• Anticipate issues affecting performance and address them.
• Evaluate capex requirements with manager to enhance warehouse performance.

Skills

3+ years warehouse experience

lead/supervisory experience

excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Location USA - National Hwy, Pennsauken (NJ)- Puratos US HQ Campus

TheWarehouse Supervisoroversees daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely receipt, storage, picking, and shipping of products. This role is crucial for maintaining food safety and adhering to legal, safety, and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor warehouse operations to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality; ensure housekeeping is kept at optimal levels
• Ensure employees are organized and on time at the start of the shift
• Understand performance metrics for all warehouse activities
• Ensure proper stock rotation and organization in the warehouse for all categories of products
• Ensure Finished Goods are picked accurately, shipped in FEFO order with the correct lot codes, meet shelf-life agreements and quality standards
• Ensure all warehouse documentation and SAP transactions are completed correctly, always up to date, and accurate
• Ensure all materials are received accurately and in a timely fashion, and stored accurately and safely
• Communicate all operational, inventory, safety and quality issues to Management, QA, Customer Service and Production
• Enforce adherence to company policies and procedures by colleagues and outside contractors (GMPs, attendance, breaks, process procedures, health & safety, etc.); ensure equipment operates safely according to company food safety policies and procedures
• Generate accident reports for any employee accident or near miss within the plant and participate with the accident investigation
• Provide job training for employees as needed; maintain training records in collaboration with H&S Manager
• Provide hands on supervision to motivate warehouse workers to search for continuous process improvements
• Alleviate workers grievances through effective listening and firm actions.
• Track and regulate overtime to prevent misuse.
• Ensure performance criteria are integrated into daily activities
• Anticipate issues which may impact warehouse performance and addresses those issues effectively through appropriate actions
• Evaluate capex requirements together with manager to enhance warehouse performance.

Prior Knowledge/Experience

• 3+ years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a lead/supervisory role
• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must have knowledge of warehouse management systems, replenishment methodology including bills of materials and routings, inventory control techniques, materials logistics and flow - FIFO, FEFO, and ERP/MRP practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills. Written and verbal Spanish is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, presentation, and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated and must be persuasive in presenting ideas and managing their implementation.

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $64,680 to $92,978.
• Additional compensation earned through a 5% targeted annual bonus. Amount based on personal and company performance

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You. This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month-no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for "a career for good.

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Grow Your Career At Puratos USA
At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.