Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold • Chesapeake, VA

13d • $58,500 - $73,000

About The Position

Supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, focusing on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. Ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree.
• High school diploma.
• Forklift certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks.
• Ability to supervise employees effectively and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems.
• Willingness to mentor and support employee development.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Ability to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet (9 meters), including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
• Ability to frequently step up onto or down from materials handling equipment.
• Fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) and carry products up to 6 feet (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate unloading inbound shipments, stacking products, and picking and staging outbound shipments while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and in good condition.
• Facilitate communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings.
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean, secure work area.
• Ensure staff comply with safety policies; investigate and report safety incidents; and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, and prepare records and reports.
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems.
• Perform other essential duties as applicable and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED