Warehouse Supervisor

Charlie's Produce•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Charlie's Produce is seeking a reliable warehouse supervisor to coordinate an established night-shift team in a large refrigerated warehouse. The position oversees daily warehouse activities and helps ensure the shift is safe, efficient, and well coordinated. It is responsible for staffing and training, inventory and order accuracy, customer service, productivity, payroll approvals and overtime management, and reporting facility or equipment maintenance and safety concerns. The supervisor coordinates warehouse activities under the direction of the Operations Warehouse Manager and collaborates with other supervisors, employees, managers, and departments. This is a safety-sensitive role that supervises employees and may involve access to sensitive employee information, which must be handled confidentially. All employees are responsible for food safety and must report any compromise to food safety or quality. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management.

Requirements

At least 2 to 5+ years of experience in a leadership position 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 handle sensitive employee information appropriately and confidentially.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse shipping and/or receiving.
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

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.
Promote safe and efficient warehouse operations and foster a positive work environment in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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 order picking progresses in an orderly manner.
Generate warehouse productivity reports, such as piece-count reports, monitor order-pick rates, and account for direct and indirect labor hours.
Report facility or equipment damage and safety concerns to help ensure employees have safe, efficient equipment.
Follow and enforce warehouse safety programs and maintain a safe, clean workplace in accordance with OSHA and local and state regulations.
Communicate effectively with fellow supervisors, employees, and managers to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Report any observed compromise to food safety or food quality to the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel.
Supervise employees and handle sensitive employee information appropriately and confidentially.

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).
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
Yearly review with possibility of an increase based on performance and tenure.