Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor is a member of the Local Purveyor’s leadership team and is responsible for managing product movement within the route. Under general supervision of the Local Purveyor, the Warehouse Supervisor ensures proper execution and operational excellence with regard to picking, packing, receiving, and inventory management. This role requires a demonstrated passion for the Brand, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability exercise sound judgment.

Essential Functions

Warehouse Operations

• Responsible for overall direction of warehouse operations including:
  • Leading, directing, and supervising the activities of warehouse and/or delivery employees.
  • Proper execution of delivery receiving, product rotation (FIFO), and order fulfilment.
  • Validation of final order processing, scale operation, and customer invoicing.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company health and safety regulations.
  • Responsible for FSMA recordkeeping for warehouse operations.
  • Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules for warehouse equipment
• Responsible for completing and validating inventory control processes including:
  • Conducting weekly physical count and placing weekly FB order
  • Confirming inventory movement, adjusting for changes (e.g. sale or focus items), and adjusting inventory levels to reduce shrink and minimize out of stock items
  • Researching/authorizing credit memos and destruction of out of date product

Personnel Management

• Assist in recruiting, training, and development of Brand Concierges, Brand Associates, Brand Specialists, and Brand Leaders

• Train new route employees on warehouse operations

• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned by Local Purveyor

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning
• Ability to speak and read English
• 2+ years of experience leadership experience in warehouse/distribution operations, preferably with perishable products
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (for DOT only)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 60 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment
• This position requires a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays based on the Local Purveyor’s schedule.

Training and Certification Requirements

• Pallet jack
• Proper lifting techniques
• Forklift
• Deli scale operation and sanitation
• FSMA Training