Warehouse Supervisor, Nights

Worklane GmbH; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, in a fast-paced production plant.

The role demands leadership, strict safety adherence, and cost-aware logistics planning to meet customer demand. Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing (food/beverage preferred), forklift certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Certification or GED; undergraduate degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment; food/beverage manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including shipping and receiving.
• Direct loading workforce and establish priorities to meet customer demands.
• Plan logistics with trucking firms to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and implement processes for efficiency.
• Manage metrics such as yield, labor efficiency, and overhead.
• Lead warehouse staff and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Forklift certified

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Position Description

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Supervisor Warehouse is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day warehouse operations including the shipping and receiving of product. The Warehouse Supervisor ensures that the customer’s needs are met through the timely and efficient movement of products and materials in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Shift:

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Establishes priorities and directs loading workforce to satisfy customer demands.
• Plan and executes logistic needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of shipments, while minimizing freight cost.
• Implements and enforces processes aimed at creating maximum inventory consistency and accuracy.
• Reviews and resolves operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
• Manages the assigned business metrics/ budgets including yield, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses.
• Demonstrates leadership to warehouse employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
• Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the Warehouse environment.
• Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance.
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
• Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the department and ensure the correct administration of the collective Bargaining Agreement, when applicable.
• Be a certified forklift trainer.
• Back up to Department Manager responsibilities.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.

Required Skills:

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
• Technology: Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
• Proven Leadership and ability to develop employees.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: High School Certification or equivalent (GED), undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment, food/beverage manufacturing is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection, and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy and or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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