Warehouse Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Ferrero•Bloomington, IL

6d•$72,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor coordinates the day-to-day work of warehouse employees to ensure efficient management and supply of materials needed to execute the production schedule. The role promotes and enforces company guidelines, policies, and good manufacturing practices, including food safety and health and safety requirements. Responsibilities span warehouse operations, quality and food safety, hygiene and safety, and people management. The supervisor directs incoming materials and outbound customer product, maintains inventory accuracy, pursues cost-saving initiatives, ensures quality and food safety standards and GMP/FIFO handling practices, maintains warehouse hygiene and sanitation compliance, reports health and safety incidents accurately, and ensures safe operation of material-handling equipment. The role also supports employee training, interviewing, labor scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
A firm understanding of manufacturing production, distribution, and logistics processes.
Strong communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
Previous supervisory or team lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate incoming materials and outbound product to customers.
Ensure the accuracy of warehouse inventory levels.
Drive cost-saving initiatives to improve warehouse performance and operating costs.
Ensure quality and food safety program requirements and standards are implemented, practiced, and maintained.
Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, work in progress, and finished goods are handled according to GMP and FIFO guidelines.
Maintain hygiene and sanitation compliance in the warehouse area.
Ensure accurate reporting of health and safety incidents and accidents.
Ensure the efficient and safe operation of material-handling equipment.
Ensure warehouse employees receive the required level of training.
Interview potential new hires.
Prepare labor schedules for warehouse employees.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.