Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Supervisor
Warehouse Supervisor / Shipping Supervisor
Job Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
IDj-25296
Job TypeDirect Hire
Level: Supervisory / Operations
Position Type: Full-Time
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily floor operations to ensure safety, product quality, inventory control, and workflow efficiency. Operating within a perishable product facility, this role enforces strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures and proper storage standards. The ideal candidate will directly lead, coach, and develop floor staff, maintain open communication across departments, and coordinate daily tasks to meet operational goals.
Floor Leadership & Supervision: Direct day-to-day warehouse activities, set daily performance expectations, and monitor productivity across shifts.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce all facility safety, quality, and attendance policies. Conduct routine walkthroughs to ensure a safe work environment and address potential hazards promptly.
Inventory & FIFO Management: Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy using physical spot checks, manifest reviews, and receiving validations while ensuring strict adherence to FIFO protocols.
Team Development & Morale: Coach, mentor, and train warehouse associates to support skill growth, boost team morale, and execute corrective action when needed.
Operational Efficiency: Assist in identifying shipping/receiving challenges and recommend procedural or workflow improvements to minimize downtime.
Equipment Maintenance: Inspect warehouse industrial equipment and coordinate basic maintenance or repairs to ensure continuous operation.
Interdepartmental Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between warehouse staff, management, and other plant departments.
Contractor Guidance: Assist in guiding on-site third-party vendors and services (e.g., yard and guard services).
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead or supervisory capacity.
Industry Focus: Prior experience in perishable goods, cold storage, or food manufacturing/distribution preferred.
Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and basic problem-solving abilities. Bilingual skills preferred.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant certification a plus.
Ability to work 10–12-hour shifts in cold environments (cooler/freezer conditions).
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, balance, and stoop for extended periods.
Ability to routinely lift and move items up to 50–100 lbs as required.