Warehouse Supervisor

What does it mean to be a part of our Warehouse Supervisor team?

Our Warehouse Supervisor team oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring that goods are stored, handled, and dispatched efficiently. They are responsible for leading and motivating a fast-paced team, optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, and utilizing WMS systems for reporting and order management. This role involves coordinating with other departments, overseeing shipping, and receiving activities, and implementing strategies for inventory control. Warehouse Supervisors also ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and legal requirements. Our supply chain at UNFI is focused on providing superior service, quality and efficiency, improving every day to meet customers’ unique needs.

Position Purpose

Responsible for Supervising the shipping/receiving functions of all outgoing/incoming products from the

warehouse. Leads and controls activities of company warehouse personnel. Front line supervision is an

extremely important function for the company, positive interaction with the employees is critical as this

ensures getting work out on time, efficiently, and accurately. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and

distribution are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against

loss. Retains and reviews warehouse documents and reports. Conducts Warehouse operations in

accordance with established procedures and policies and keeps management informed of Warehouse

activities. Completes miscellaneous support functions and supports area personnel as required.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

Provides direction and proper motivation to leads and line employees to ensure the daily workload is

completed in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Maintains a positive presence on the floor throughout the shift.

Supervises all warehouse functions.

Completes appropriate paperwork and reports as required.

Provides new hire and follow- up training for all employees.

Performs job evaluations and communicates results to employees.

Evaluates work performance of personnel regarding promotions, absenteeism, commendations and

disciplinary action.

Communicates with other members of management and departments to ensure that goals are

accomplished.

Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and

regulations regarding fire and other potential emergencies.

Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality

Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

Other duties as assigned

Performance Measurements

• Warehouse receiving and delivery processes are efficient and effective. Problems are tracked and
  
  

promptly resolved.

• Inventory levels are appropriate, controlled, and accurately recorded.
• Documents, computer records, and files are current and accurate.
• Safety regulations and procedures are followed.
• Professional business relations exist with suppliers, vendors, outside contacts and internal departments.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

 Associates Degree or equivalent experience.

Required Knowledge

 Basic knowledge of purchasing and inventory procedures and policies.

 Understanding of required computer applications.

 Familiarity with courier and mailing functions.

Experience Required

 Three or more years of progressive related experience.

Skills/Abilities

 Excellent leadership abilities.

 Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.

 Strong problem solving skills

 Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications.

 Attentive to detail.

 Good communication and public relations skills.

 Able to operate PC and use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.