Warehouse Supervisor

Barrett Petfood•Little Falls, MN

18d•$30 - $33

About The Position

Barrett Petfood is seeking a motivated Warehouse Supervisor to lead, coach, and support its warehouse team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on safe operations, staff development, efficient labor allocation, inventory control, and coordination with internal teams and external partners. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and pays $29.50 to $33.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Barrett Petfood is a family-owned company located in central Minnesota that develops super-premium pet food diets for emerging brands and industry leaders. The company describes its approach as nimble, innovative, relationship-focused, and family-oriented. The job description notes that its responsibilities are not exhaustive and that the company may revise the description as circumstances warrant. Employment may involve consumer and investigative consumer reports, including background screening, as permitted by law.

Requirements

3–5+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Experience managing daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and inventory control.
Knowledge of inventory management, including FIFO, cycle counts, inventory verification, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
Ability to allocate labor effectively, manage warehouse space, and improve operational efficiency through continuous process improvement.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including experience collaborating across departments, with account managers and vendors, and with off-site warehouse locations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/WMS software.
Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to safely and routinely climb and descend stairs and ladders, including to access elevated work areas and equipment.
Ability to safely operate or work from a scissor lift to access elevated equipment and production areas for inspection, verification, and environmental or sanitation sampling.
Ability to maintain balance and stability on elevated platforms, stairs, ladders, and uneven or wet surfaces, as applicable.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including areas that may be hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy, or subject to temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and develop warehouse staff on safe work practices, material handling equipment, and operational procedures; maintain training records and competency checks.
Provide regular feedback and performance coaching, recognize achievements, and address performance concerns.
Allocate labor resources to meet daily operational demands and productivity goals.
Monitor employee attendance and maintain accurate PTO and attendance records.
Assist with inventory management and ensure proper First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation.
Conduct cycle counts on an annual schedule and as operational needs require.
Partner with operations and inventory teams to resolve inventory-related issues promptly.
Serve as the primary warehouse contact for account managers and off-site warehouse locations regarding inventory, shipments, and operational needs.
Communicate with internal departments and external partners to resolve issues and support smooth operations.
Participate in weekly operational calls and provide weekly recap reports covering performance, inventory concerns, staffing updates, and improvement initiatives.