Warehouse Supervisor

Charlie's Produce • Seattle, WA

21d • $34 - $37

About The Position

Charlie's Produce is seeking a hard-working and reliable warehouse lead to join its established warehouse night-shift team. The role requires strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage workloads, schedule and train staff, and direct a warehouse crew in a section of a large, refrigerated warehouse. The position is responsible for inventory, order accuracy, customer service, productivity, and reporting equipment and facility maintenance needs. It coordinates warehouse activities under the direction of the Operations Warehouse Manager and is accountable for ensuring a well-coordinated shift.

This is a safety-sensitive supervisory position that oversees employees and may involve access to sensitive employee information, which must be handled confidentially. Employees are also responsible for food safety and must report any observed compromise to food safety or quality.

Requirements

• At least 2 to 5+ years of previous leadership experience managing a team of 10 or more individuals.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and follow through on projects.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to respond quickly to changing requirements while maintaining good communication.
• Ability to supervise employees and appropriately handle sensitive employee information confidentially.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse shipping and/or receiving experience.
• Experience using WMS AS 400.
• Knowledge of the fresh produce or perishables industry.
• Previous pallet jack and/or forklift experience.
• Experience using WMS and office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient warehouse operations while fostering a positive work environment and complying with regulatory requirements.
• Direct day-to-day warehouse activities, including staffing needs and shipping procedures, and coordinate shared duties with receiving, sanitation, maintenance, inventory control, and other departments as needed.
• Provide direction on warehouse and inventory control procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Approve payroll accurately and on time and manage warehouse overtime.
• Communicate issues involving inventory status, receiving or shipping, and warehouse product slotting.
• Ensure nightly picking progresses in an orderly manner.
• Generate warehouse productivity reports, including piece-count and order-pick-rate reports, and account for direct and indirect labor hours.
• Report facility or equipment damage and safety concerns to ensure warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment.
• Follow and enforce warehouse safety programs and maintain a safe, clean workplace in compliance with OSHA and local and state regulations.
• Communicate effectively with fellow supervisors, employees, and managers to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Notify appropriate management or personnel of any observed compromise to food safety or quality.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• State sick leave benefits.
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed