Warehouse Production Supervisor

KeHE Distributors, LLC•North East, MD

About The Position

The Warehouse Production Supervisor leads a team of 25–28 Warehouse Associates to ensure efficient warehouse operations, maintain safety standards, and comply with company policies and procedures. The supervisor drives performance and results against defined goals while building a high-performance culture through clear expectations, real-time coaching, motivation, and a collaborative, respectful, and safe work environment. The role supervises daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management. It applies LEAN methodologies and continuous-improvement practices to improve workflows, reduce waste and bottlenecks, and support productivity and accuracy. Associates work across temperature zones, including refrigerated areas (25–35°F) and freezers (-20°F); the supervisor must be able to work in all temperature zones. The stated schedule is Sunday through Thursday on second shift. The role also requires flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays to support warehouse operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
Ability to work in all warehouse temperature zones, including freezer and refrigerated areas.
Ability to lift, move, and carry 30–40 pounds repetitively, up to approximately 1,000 times per day, and items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
Frequently stand, walk, climb, and sometimes sit in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 25–28 Warehouse Associates, providing the tools, support, and knowledge needed to meet performance expectations.
Set performance goals using KPIs such as productivity, order accuracy, safety, and cleanliness.
Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and feedback while fostering a positive, collaborative, respectful, and supportive work environment.
Promote associate growth, skill development, and continuous improvement; recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.
Reinforce safety regulations and company policies and lead by example in maintaining a safety-first culture.
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, provide training, and implement corrective actions to prevent injuries and improve safety standards.
Hold the team accountable for maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.
Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management.
Optimize workflows to increase productivity and minimize bottlenecks.
Apply LEAN methodologies and continuous-improvement practices to identify process improvements, reduce waste, and maintain efficient, accurate operations.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to implement improvements based on feedback, performance reviews, and observed inefficiencies.