About this role
Position Opportunity
The Warehouse Supervisor supports warehouse operations across multiple facilities by supervising day-to-day warehouse activities during assigned shifts. This role ensures operational continuity, employee coverage, safety compliance, and productivity while acting as a key liaison between warehouse, production, and processing teams. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a hands-on leadership role and supports the Warehouse Manager in meeting daily operational and staffing goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise warehouse operations at assigned sites during designated shifts.
- Monitor production schedules for updates related to expiration dates, material changes, product launches, and inventory needs.
- Ensure line supervisors and plant leadership have the resources required to operate efficiently.
- Complete daily shift reports in preparation for management and morning meetings.
- Document and report incidents occurring during assigned shifts and coordinate transportation for injured employees when medical attention is required.
- Operate and demonstrate working knowledge of warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
- Participate in employee discipline processes, including verbal and written warnings, in coordination with management.
- Communicate with production and processing teams regarding shortages, delayed product movement, and raw material availability.
- Monitor daily attainment and productivity goals across warehouse operations.
- Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and development of warehouse employees.
- Travel between facilities weekly or as needed to support operational demands.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in daily operations.
- Approve employee timecards daily in ADP and submit mileage documentation for inter-site travel.
- Coordinate staffing needs with internal recruiting teams and temporary staffing agencies.
- Monitor warehouse camera systems as needed to support safety and security.
Daily Responsibilities
- Verify inventory accuracy prior to shipment.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness throughout warehouse areas.
- Report damage to equipment, dock doors, lift trucks, and product.
- Create and submit work orders for facility and equipment repairs.
- Supervise switchers, box truck drivers, and third-party drivers during assigned shifts.
Qualifications
Education / Training / Certifications
- Associates degree (or equivalent experience) in logistics, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of warehouse experience, including supervision of hourly employees.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of warehouse procedures, safety standards, and policies.
- Proven leadership and team-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Basic math and computer proficiency required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of and adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to complete reports, logs, and required documentation.
- Experience coordinating with fleet and transportation operations.
- Ability to work in high-noise environments with mandatory hearing protection.
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between company sites weekly or as needed with reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, and sitting
- Use of hands and fingers
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Climbing and balancing
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Talking and hearing
- Distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision
Equal Opportunity & Employment Eligibility
Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States.