Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

Dover Corporation•Conyers, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations in Conyers, Georgia, to lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team supporting daily production requirements. The supervisor oversees receiving, inventory control, picking, kitting, and material flow, and is responsible for approximately 30 full-time employees and three team leaders. The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and efficient operations; employee coaching and development; process improvement; and maintaining material availability and inventory accuracy. The supervisor oversees daily receiving and put-away, inventory control and cycle counting, picking and kitting for production jobs, and accurate ERP material transactions. The role also develops and enforces standard work, SOPs, and visual controls; optimizes warehouse layout and material flow; partners with Purchasing, Production, Inventory Control, and Quality; ensures safety and compliance; develops team capabilities and certifications; investigates discrepancies and process issues; and expedites materials to prevent production interruptions. Dover Food Retail is part of Dover Corporation’s Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment. The company describes its culture as collaborative, customer-centric, entrepreneurial, and grounded in respect for people, results, ethical standards, openness, and trust.

Requirements

High school diploma.
10 or more years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or manufacturing materials management.
ERP proficiency.
Strong understanding of inventory transactions and material flow.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
Seven or more years of progressive experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
Experience leading large teams of 20 or more employees.
Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, and material flow.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse associates and team leaders in receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, and material flow.
Oversee daily receiving, auditing, and put-away to ensure materials are verified, transacted, and stored accurately and efficiently.
Manage inventory accuracy through disciplined material handling, proper rotation, labeling, and compliance with inventory control procedures.
Own the cycle count program and ensure compliance with SOPs, financial policies, and reconciliation standards.
Ensure timely and accurate picking and kitting of materials for production jobs in line with daily build schedules.
Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions for receiving, inventory movement, picking, and job staging.
Improve warehouse layout, material presentation, and flow paths to maximize space utilization and labor efficiency.
Create, implement, and enforce standard work, SOPs, and visual controls for warehouse processes.
Partner with Purchasing, Production, Inventory Control, and Quality to resolve material issues and prevent production interruptions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, powered industrial truck requirements, and 5S expectations throughout warehouse areas.
Develop the team through training, cross-training, performance management, and certification tracking, including forklift and first aid certifications.
Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies, process gaps, and material flow issues, and implement corrective actions.
Expedite materials, set priorities, and respond to shortages to support uninterrupted production.