Warehouse Supervisor

United Natural Foods Inc; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution sector is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shipping and receiving operations. The role involves managing personnel, ensuring efficient processes, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in warehouse management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive related experience.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all warehouse functions and personnel.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
• Provides training and evaluates employee performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for Supervising the shipping/receiving functions of all outgoing/incoming products from the warehouse. Leads and controls activities of company warehouse personnel. Front line supervision is an extremely important function for the company, positive interaction with the employees is critical as this ensures getting work out on time, efficiently, and accurately. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and
distribution are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss. Retains and reviews warehouse documents and reports. Conducts Warehouse operations in accordance with established procedures and policies and keeps management informed of Warehouse activities. Completes miscellaneous support functions and supports area personnel as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
• Provides direction and proper motivation to leads and line employees to ensure the daily workload is completed in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift.
• Supervises all warehouse functions.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and reports as required.
• Provides new hire and follow- up training for all employees.
• Performs job evaluations and communicates results to employees.
• Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations and disciplinary action.
• Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies.

• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
1. Warehouse receiving and delivery processes are efficient and effective. Problems are tracked and promptly resolved.
2. Inventory levels are appropriate, controlled, and accurately recorded.
3. Documents, computer records, and files are current and accurate.
5. Safety regulations and procedures are followed.
6. Professional business relations exist with suppliers, vendors, outside contacts and internal departments.
7. Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Basic knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures and policies.
Understanding of required computer applications.
Familiarity with courier and mailing functions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Three or more years of progressive related experience.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent leadership abilities.
Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
Strong problem solving skills
Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.
Attentive to detail.
Good communication and public relations skills.
Able to operate PC and use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well constructed job descriptions are an integral part
of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements
delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.