Warehouse Supervisor

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Calpella, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Allweather Wood Company (AWW) is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for its distribution team in Calpella, California. This is an exempt position with a base salary range of $85,000 to $90,000; final compensation depends on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. The role oversees daily warehouse and distribution center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of lumber and related products. It supervises warehouse personnel and coordinates inventory management, shipping and receiving, equipment maintenance, and order fulfillment to meet operational goals and customer expectations. The supervisor promotes safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and supports employee development, operational planning, performance monitoring, and communication across departments. Allweather Wood is described as the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative-treated wood products in the Western United States. It operates six wood-preserving plants across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, as well as two full-service distribution centers in California. The position combines administrative duties with physical inspections and work across warehouse, lumber storage, distribution, and office settings. It involves exposure to machinery, forklifts, trucks, changing temperatures and weather, noise, dust, sawdust, wood particles, and vehicle exhaust. Personal protective equipment is required as specified by company policy and OSHA standards; equipment may include safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, or a related field; supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, motivate, and develop employees and promote a positive, productive work environment.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, material handling, order fulfillment, and logistics coordination.
Knowledge of applicable workplace safety regulations, environmental requirements, and safe operating practices for warehouse and distribution operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with inventory management systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and related software.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet operational deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for professional interaction with employees, management, customers, and other departments.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, and resolve operational and personnel issues.
Ability to work independently, show initiative, and maintain accountability for departmental performance and operational results.
Commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and company goals.
Ability to perform work involving a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, including extended movement through warehouse and distribution areas.
Ability to use hands and fingers frequently to operate computers, communication devices, and other office or warehouse equipment.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs or steps, and lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move regularly through facilities, including across concrete floors and occasionally uneven surfaces, and to visually observe operations, inspect products and equipment, review inventory records, and monitor safety conditions.
Ability to work around moving machinery, forklifts, trucks, material-handling equipment, varying temperatures and weather, loud noise, dust, sawdust, wood particles, vehicle exhaust, and active vehicle and pedestrian traffic; wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
Experience in the lumber, wood products, or manufacturing industry.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Establish procedures for verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of products, and maintaining warehouse inventory.
Supervise warehouse operations, including lumber storage and handling, inventory rotation, truck loading and unloading, special-order fulfillment, fence panel assembly, rolling stock maintenance, product packaging, and traffic.
Coordinate distribution center activities with traffic, inventory, and quality functions to ensure product availability and on-time customer deliveries.
Work with the Quality Assurance/Six Sigma team to ensure shipped products meet company standards and customer expectations.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, working conditions, and equipment use to increase efficiency and product quality.
Facilitate employee training in workplace environmental and safety practices under the direction of the Environmental and/or Safety Manager and SVP Operations; conduct safety inspections, observe safety and security procedures, respond appropriately to conditions beyond established guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Communicate company priorities, goals, and policies regarding safety, environmental health, quality, productivity, and human resources.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
Keep leadership informed about distribution plans, issues, developments, risks, and opportunities.
Assist with financial analysis, business plans, budgets, forecasts, and expectations as required.
Establish and monitor performance metrics.
Train distribution employees to improve their skills, judgment, and business performance.
Prepare accurate payroll documentation.
Participate in special projects as directed.
Schedule forklift maintenance and repairs and ensure equipment is in safe working order.
Maintain positive working relationships.