Warehouse Supervisor

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Calpella, CA

12d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Allweather Wood Company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee its distribution team in Calpella, California. This exempt role oversees daily warehouse and distribution center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of lumber and related products. The Supervisor oversees warehouse personnel and coordinates inventory management, shipping and receiving, equipment maintenance, and order fulfillment to meet operational goals and customer expectations. The role promotes safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement; ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations; supports employee development, operational planning, and performance monitoring; and communicates across departments to maximize productivity and efficiency. The position coordinates distribution center activities with traffic, inventory, and quality functions, works with Quality Assurance/Six Sigma, and communicates operational plans, priorities, risks, and results to employees and leadership. It also contributes to financial analysis, business plans, budgets, and forecasts; establishes performance metrics; and participates in special projects. The role combines administrative work with inspections and activity in warehouse, lumber storage, distribution, and office environments. It involves exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, trucks, changing outdoor weather conditions, noise, and airborne materials such as dust and sawdust. PPE is required as directed by company policy and OSHA standards. The stated base salary range is $85,000–$90,000. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and company-paid life insurance.

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 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, demonstrate initiative, and maintain accountability for departmental performance and operational results.
Commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and company goals.
Able to meet the physical demands described, including regular movement through warehouse facilities and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy and OSHA standards.

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 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 environmental and safety practices under the direction of the Environmental and/or Safety Manager and SVP Operations; conduct safety inspections and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Communicate company priorities, goals, and policies, including those related to safety, environmental health, quality, productivity, and human resources.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
Keep leadership informed of 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 employees in distribution and logistics processes to improve 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.