Warehouse Supervisor | Growth, Tuition Reimb., Bonus

Unfi Company; Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K & Vacation+

Quarterly bonus

Merit increases

Career growth

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNFI, a leading North American grocery wholesaler, seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a fast-paced team, and optimize processes with a focus on safety and inventory accuracy. You will use WMS systems to report and manage orders and coordinate with other departments.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, familiarity with warehouse reports, and a commitment to food safety and efficiency. 1st shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Possess strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations.
• 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.
• Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises shipping/receiving associates.
• Monitoring and enforcing work rules and policies.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Conduct order selection trail audits and finished pallet breakdown audits.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records.
• Understands and enforces food safety guidelines.
• 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 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 relationships with all departments.

Skills

Warehousing basics

Supervisory skills

Communication

Reading reports

Analytical thinking

Concentration

Computer skills

Judgment

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

UNFI, a leading North American grocery wholesaler, seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a fast-paced team, and optimize processes with a focus on safety and inventory accuracy. You will use WMS systems to report and manage orders and coordinate with other departments.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, familiarity with warehouse reports, and a commitment to food safety and efficiency. 1st shift, Monday–Friday.