Superintendent I, Warehouse Shipping
About The Position
The Superintendent I supervises the daily operations and personnel of the Receiving Department, including forklift drivers and office clerks. The role ensures accurate and timely distribution of received materials, compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and an organized, clean warehouse. It also oversees receiving equipment, inventory control, and the safety and quality of products produced. This position works the second shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role includes supervising and training employees, coordinating material receiving and staging for production, maintaining accurate documentation and inventory, enforcing safety and housekeeping requirements, and communicating material issues across departments.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, and email.
- Basic PLC knowledge, including Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
- Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or a related production environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the work assignments of forklift drivers and office clerks.
- Verify incoming raw and packaging materials and resolve discrepancies between vendor delivery reports and receiving quantities.
- Issue daily pull orders for staging materials needed for production.
- Assist in collecting, reviewing, and filing receiving-related documentation.
- Coordinate with the Quality Control Supervisor to release freeze-dried materials by providing Certificates of Analysis or other required documentation.
- Ensure receiving documentation, including Material Receiving Checklists and Forklift Checklists, is completed and filed properly.
- Report changes in packaging materials or designs to the Department Manager.
- Communicate with Production, QA, HR, and other departments about material availability, discrepancies, and issues.
- Enforce company safety rules, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Conduct safety checks and ensure departmental compliance with safety standards.
- Monitor and report on the warehouse and receiving docks to maintain a clean, orderly, hazard-free workplace.
- Coordinate repairs or service calls for forklifts, dock equipment, and other warehouse machinery.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of safety and material-handling equipment.
- Perform and oversee month-end physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
- Verify that inventory is rotated on a First-In, First-Out basis, especially for food-related materials.
- Monitor warehouse storage practices to prevent material loss or contamination.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are stored and handled according to specifications.
- Direct receiving department employees and assign and direct their work.
- Monitor employee timecards and submit necessary corrections to HR, as needed.
- Approve employee vacation and schedule changes before manager approval.
- Train employees on safety, equipment operation, and departmental procedures.
- Enforce company rules and disciplinary policies while fostering teamwork and accountability.
- Assist with employee performance evaluations and development.
- Occasionally assist with pulling product samples for R&D or Marketing.
- Perform additional assignments or special projects as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
