Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations, ensuring efficient handling of goods and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, experience in warehousing operations, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to service excellence.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid volunteer time

Product discounts

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehousing operations with supervisory experience.
• Good communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills with ability to handle administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the warehouse and supervises associates.
• Ensures safety standards and compliance with company policies.
• Leads team meetings to discuss productivity and safety.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Judgment

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Here at UNFI we do our best work by embracing the power of team, never giving up and knowing that we make a difference. It takes a strong network of talented people to support our best-in-class operational capabilities. Every day we deliver on the promise of serving better than anyone else. We are a hardworking team, always striving for better, and recognize it takes a well-supported team to execute on our big goals. Some of the ways we support our employees are by providing outstanding benefits, 401(k) with generous company match, paid volunteer time, product discounts, and company events.

What does it mean to be a part of our Warehouse Supervisor team?

Our Warehouse Supervisor team oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring that goods are stored, handled, and dispatched efficiently. They are responsible for leading and motivating a fast-paced team, optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, and utilizing WMS systems for reporting and order management. This role involves coordinating with other departments, overseeing shipping, and receiving activities, and implementing strategies for inventory control. Warehouse Supervisors also ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements. Our supply chain at UNFI is focused on providing superior service, quality and efficiency, improving every day to meet customers' unique needs.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Schedules and supervises of shipping/receiving associates.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control associates regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation.
• Conducts daily crew meeting to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries.
• Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with all departments.

Physical Environment

• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc.
• Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between -20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.

Job Requirements

• Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties.
• Possess good supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.