Warehouse Supervisor - Stock Yards

RESPONSIBILITIES  Responsible for associate development through training on policy and policies.  Creates a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open. Monitors a variety of operational information, such as “mis-picks” and productivity reports, to insure individual order selectors and the entire shift are meeting rates and following preferred methods. Takes action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors. Involved in the interviewing, hiring, reviewing, schedules, disciplining and termination processes for warehouse personnelEnsure product is stocked in appropriate location, in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes and procedures to create space on the dock and ensure a smooth flow of work. Reviews reporting that impacts slotting and location accuracy.Monitor a variety of operational information on replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping crew to minimize/eliminate the potential for “shortages.” Communicate with buyers on stock shortages, overages, and damages to correct problems and to reduce customer shortages.Regularly inspects facility for safety hazards and either resolves them or reports them to the safety manger as appropriate. Accountable for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment including forklifts. Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.Analyzes the current operations and makes recommendations to improve on issues regarding expenses and cost control.Works with operations management to identify sources of inventory shrinkage and assists in developing an action plan.Prepares various reports and forms such as credit slips, accident reports, computer invoices shift inspection reports, absence reports, timecards, repair orders and requisitions for replacement equipment.Perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks within the scope of assigned Essential Responsibilities as may be required from time-to-time by management representatives.Managing and cycle counting inventory to ensure accuracy. Oversight of all shipping and receiving activities to include loading and unloading of truck.SUPERVISIONThis job supervises and provides work direction for the Warehouse Worker position.RELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent is required to interact with associates at all levels of responsibility throughout the company as well as:Internal and External CustomersSuppliersVendors                    QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required college degree preferred.  PIT Certification preferred. Related Experience:  A minimum of three years warehouse distribution and 2 years of experience managing hourly workforce and inventory control required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to interpret financial and operational dataBasic computer skillsFamiliarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirementsStrong leadership, communication and people development skills; broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.Spanish speaking preferred.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to talk or hear.  The Associate frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The Associate is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The Associate must regularly lift items to a height of three to four feet and/or move items that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift items to a height of three to four feet and/or move items that weigh more than 80 pounds with assistance. The Associate is also required to push/pull items that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull items that weigh up to 80 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

Created: 2026-01-15