Production Team Supervisor - Jurupa Valley Distribution Center
About The Position
The Production Team Supervisor works at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Jurupa Valley Distribution Center, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. The role leads daily warehouse production activities and supervises associates across receiving, sorting, grading, pricing, and outbound stations. The supervisor keeps production moving according to the schedule set by the Distribution Center Manager, ensures orders and trucks are ready on time, and monitors quality, inventory, safety, and performance. The role also tracks daily production and labor information, communicates shift updates, and identifies opportunities to improve productivity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR report.
- Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry checks.
- At least one year of lead or supervisor experience in a warehouse, production, retail, or distribution environment.
- Basic Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
- Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and climb stairs intermittently or continuously.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
- Comfort working in a warehouse with varying temperatures and noise levels, occasionally outdoors and on potentially uneven surfaces.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with donated goods or secondhand retail operations.
- Ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
- Box truck experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Run daily production according to the schedule set by the Distribution Center Manager.
- Assign associates to receiving, sorting, grading, pricing, and outbound stations.
- Keep product flowing and move staff as needed to clear backups.
- Ensure trucks and outbound orders are loaded and ready on time.
- Lead start-of-shift huddles and communicate daily goals.
- Train new associates on workstations, procedures, and safety rules.
- Coach associates and address attendance and performance issues promptly.
- Report ongoing performance concerns to the Distribution Center Manager.
- Spot-check grading and pricing to ensure standards are followed.
- Ensure product is labeled, staged, and stored correctly.
- Follow shrink-control procedures and report issues.
- Enforce OSHA standards and Salvation Army safety policies on the floor.
- Conduct daily walkthroughs and correct unsafe conditions or behavior.
- Report incidents and injuries immediately.
- Ensure equipment is used properly and report maintenance needs.
- Track and record daily production numbers, labor hours, and salvage totals.
- Provide end-of-shift updates to the Distribution Center Manager.
- Suggest ideas to improve workflow and productivity.
- Give clear direction to the team and keep the Distribution Center Manager informed of progress and problems.
- Identify and resolve floor issues promptly and handle conflict calmly and fairly.
- Build positive team spirit and morale, and keep the group focused on daily goals.
- Demonstrate dependability and hold the team accountable to standards.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Employee store discounts.
- Discounts on amusement parks, museums, services, and more.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan.
- Legal advice.
- MetLife pet insurance.
- AFLAC.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunity for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
