Warehouse Supervisor

Little Caesars Pizza•Bethlehem, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Warehouse Supervisor assists in leading the warehouse department’s strategic and day-to-day activities, including managing warehouse operations and helping establish and manage goals identified in the strategic plan. The role is responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance, safety, and providing high-quality service. It drives efficiency and cost reductions through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of warehouse colleagues. The supervisor directs, hires, trains, coaches, and develops warehouse colleagues; oversees efficient receiving and loading schedules; and supports operational improvements and performance against key metrics. The role also helps maintain quality and audit standards, ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and oversees maintenance of warehouse equipment and security systems. Work takes place in various warehouse locations and can involve cold-storage environments, physical activity, flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

At least three years of supervisory experience in the warehouse distribution industry.
Strong understanding of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements, company policies, and national and state regulations, with the ability to enforce them.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with executive leadership, staff, customers, and vendors.
Experience forecasting and managing operating budgets and communicating variances.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound business-based decisions.
Experience developing and adhering to department metrics.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple concurrent priorities.
Training in maintaining a non-union environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, various shifts, and overtime as needed.
Ability to stand, lift, bend, and move materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work in cooler and freezer temperatures ranging from 35 degrees to minus 10 degrees.

Responsibilities

Direct warehouse colleagues and ensure efficient receiving and loading schedules that meet customer delivery needs while minimizing distribution cost per case.
Interview, select, and train warehouse colleagues.
Provide leadership, maintain good rapport, and build and rally a team.
Collaborate with peers to improve department and center performance against key metrics.
Support open communication with colleagues and respond to their issues and questions in a timely manner.
Identify, prioritize, and resolve operational and tactical issues.
Keep current with warehouse techniques and operating methods.
Ensure colleagues follow Blue Line policies and procedures to meet safety goals and delivery schedules.
Coach and develop warehouse colleagues, conduct performance management reviews, and use progressive disciplinary steps as necessary.
Assist the Director in obtaining an excellent rating from the LCE Quality Assurance Department and outstanding ratings in internal and external inspections or audits.
Ensure warehouse equipment and security systems are properly maintained and function according to OSHA standards.
Manage warehouse operations, productivity standards, safety, and OSHA compliance.
Help create and manage warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan and drive efficiencies and cost reductions through effective implementation of policies and procedures.