Warehouse Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shipping and receiving operations. This role involves leading warehouse personnel, ensuring efficient logistics, and maintaining safety standards. You will be responsible for training staff, managing inventory, and communicating with management to optimize operations. Join a dynamic team where your leadership skills will be crucial in enhancing productivity and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong organizational abilities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in warehouse management.
• Knowledge of basic purchasing and inventory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shipping and receiving functions in the warehouse.
• Provides training and evaluates performance of warehouse personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Public Relations

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for supervising the shipping and receiving functions of all outgoing and incoming products from the warehouse. Leads and controls activities of warehouse personnel. Ensures efficient, accurate, and timely shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution. Protects warehouse contents against loss, reviews warehouse documents and reports, and ensures operations adhere to established procedures and policies. Keeps management informed of warehouse activities and supports area personnel as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

1. Provides direction and motivation to leads and employees to ensure workload completion efficiently and cost-effectively.
2. Maintains a positive presence on the floor during shifts.
3. Supervises all warehouse functions.
4. Completes necessary paperwork and reports.
5. Provides training for new hires and follow-up training for all employees.
6. Conducts job evaluations and communicates results.
7. Evaluates work performance for promotions, attendance, commendations, and disciplinary actions.
8. Communicates with management and other departments to meet goals.
9. Maintains a safe, clean work environment and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures and regulations.

Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and SQF policies and procedures, as applicable. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

1. Efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse receiving and delivery processes.
2. Proper control and accurate recording of inventory levels.
3. Current and accurate documentation, records, and files.
4. Adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
5. Professional relations with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.
6. Management's awareness of area activities and issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Associates Degree or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Basic purchasing and inventory procedures, computer applications, courier and mailing functions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Three or more years of related progressive experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent leadership, organizational, and coordination skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with maintenance equipment, computer applications, and Microsoft Office. Attention to detail, good communication, and public relations skills. Ability to operate PC and use Word and Excel.

NOTE:

Job descriptions help ensure fair hiring, effective appraisals, and proper promotion, transfer, and termination decisions. They include only essential functions and minimum requirements. Additional duties may be assigned. Accommodations under the ADA may be considered, but not if they pose health or safety risks or undue hardships. Job descriptions are not employment contracts; employment is at-will.