Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)

The Wenger Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunities

Rewards and recognition programs

Robust onboarding and training program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee referral program

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Wenger Group is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the 1st shift to oversee daily operations of a meat product warehouse, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to food-safety standards.

You will lead warehouse staff, coordinate with production, QA, and logistics, maintain cold-chain integrity, and ensure inventory accuracy through FIFO and documentation controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years warehouse experience with 1–2 years in a supervisory role (food/meat preferred).
• Strong understanding of cold-storage operations and inventory management.
• Experience with WMS/ERP software.
• Ability to operate forklifts (certification preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in cold environments (35–45°F).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping of meat products.
• Ensure proper rotation of inventory using FIFO and lot-tracking procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and purchasing to meet demand.
• Verify accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments, including counts, weights, temperatures, and documentation.
• Supervise warehouse staff including material handlers, forklift drivers, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Plan and assign daily work, scheduling breaks and coverage for all functions.
• Train employees on equipment operation and food safety practices.
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all operations meet USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Verify proper handling and temperature control of raw and finished meat products.
• Maintain documentation for traceability, lot codes, and shipment records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve product quality or packaging issues.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies and proper PPE usage.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other equipment.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain safety.
• Coordinate with Production, Customer Service, Logistics, and Transportation to meet deadlines.
• Communicate schedule changes, shortages, or issues to management.
• Assist with route staging and loading for delivery trucks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Forklift certified

Job description

Who Are We

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.

Who Are We

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753. We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com / https://www.leidys.com

What Your Day Looks Like

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations—including receiving, storing, organizing, and shipping meat products—to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards. This role leads a team of warehouse associates and works closely with production, QA, logistics, and transportation to support a smooth, safe, and well‑coordinated operation. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining product quality, cold‑chain integrity, and inventory accuracy in a temperature‑controlled environment. This position is specifically for 1st shift.

• Oversee day‑to‑day warehouse activities including receiving, put‑away, picking, staging, and shipping of meat products.
• Ensure proper rotation of inventory using FIFO and lot‑tracking procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production and purchasing to meet customer demand.
• Verify accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments, including counts, weights, temperatures, and documentation.
• Supervise warehouse staff including material handlers, forklift drivers, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Plan and assign daily work, schedule breaks, and ensure adequate coverage for all warehouse functions.
• Train employees on equipment operation, food safety practices, and warehouse procedures.
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure all warehouse operations meet USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Verify proper handling and temperature control of raw and finished meat products.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for traceability, lot codes, and shipment records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve any product quality or packaging issues.
• Enforce OSHA, company safety policies, and proper PPE usage.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Conduct or assign daily equipment inspections and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work closely with Production, Customer Service, Logistics, and Transportation to meet shipping deadlines and customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule changes, product shortages, or operational issues to management.
• Assist with route staging and loading for delivery trucks

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role (food or meat industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of cold‑storage operations and inventory management.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP software.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment (certification preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in cold environments (35–45°F).

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and GMP requirements is a plus.

Benefits

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture

What Our Benefits Are

• Paid Time Off
• Care bridge Employee Assistance Program For all full-time members
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision