Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift

Schwan's Company • Pottstown, PA

3d • $60,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CJ Schwan's is hiring a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor in Pottstown, PA at our food container factory. This position is responsible for finished, tagged and raw material product storage, and handling the inventory of our finished product.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehousing, inventory control, or related field.
• Knowledge of purchasing, manufacturing, QA, food safety, cycle counting, and distribution practices.
• Familiarity with bills of material, auditing controls, and inventory record accuracy.
• Working knowledge of forklifts, pallet jacks, truck loading, yard operations, and reefer trailers.
• Proficient with SAP and other distribution/transportation systems; basic word processing skills required.
• Experience resolving inventory or invoice discrepancies; ability to support cross-functional teams (production, accounting, purchasing).
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain during probationary period).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop warehouse staff in raw material, product storage, handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control.
• Train and support team leads and employees in proper procedures, performance standards, and safety compliance.
• Enforce GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and company policies.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and FIFO flow of bulk ingredients and raw materials across facilities.
• Coordinate transportation and inventory tracking of raw materials and packaging across locations.
• Ensure accurate cycle counts and inventory levels to support production continuity (target: 98.5%+ accuracy).
• Collaborate with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production, and Scheduling teams to ensure efficient material flow.
• Manage order picking, truck loading/unloading, and cold/frozen storage handling.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct monthly/quarterly/annual counts, and report discrepancies.
• Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness standards in warehouse and dock areas.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.
• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
• Strong foundation of health benefits.
• Retirement and financial wellbeing.
• Time off programs.
• Wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree