Warehouse Supervisor

Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors•Ridgewood, NY

19d

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations and ensures the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of product. The role manages and directs union warehouse staff across receiving, picking, loading, inventory control, and shipping, while ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, safety standards, and operational goals. The supervisor coordinates labor and scheduling, works with Logistics and Delivery to fulfill customer orders, monitors inventory, and maintains accurate operational records. The role also trains and develops staff, addresses performance issues, supports labor-management communication, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

3–5 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics best practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Office, and RF scanning technology.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a warehouse environment with cold, hot, or noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse supervisory experience in beverage distribution.
Experience supervising unionized employees.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, order selection, replenishment, loading, and shipping.
Direct, motivate, and monitor union employees while ensuring adherence to the collective bargaining agreement.
Coordinate labor assignments and scheduling to meet operational requirements.
Ensure order accuracy through appropriate checking, staging, and load-out procedures.
Partner with Logistics and Delivery teams to ensure timely and complete customer-order fulfillment.
Monitor inventory levels, report discrepancies, and assist with cycle counts and audits.
Enforce safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean, organized, OSHA-compliant warehouse.
Train and coach staff on best practices, productivity, and safety procedures.
Address performance issues in alignment with company policy and the union contract, escalating as needed.
Participate in labor-management communication and resolve day-to-day issues fairly and consistently.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to warehouse activities, productivity, and attendance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce errors or waste.
Manage, train, and develop direct reports, and regularly work alongside them.