Warehouse Supervisor - Milwaukee County Zoo

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10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA

Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Retail Warehouse Supervisor

Who are we
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For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.

Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Position Title: Retail Warehouse Supervisor

Reports to: Retail Operations Manager and Assistant Retail Operations Manager (if applicable)

• Develop and implement storage systems, policies and procedures to ensure maximum use and efficiency of space and storage areas in warehousing operations.
• Contact vendors to reconcile invoice discrepancies, shortages, over shipments or to arrange for emergency shipments or requisitions.
• Ensure your department’s team is set with the operation in mind: hire & recruit for new talent, integrate new team members, supervise assigned personnel, evaluate performance, develop, coach, issue documentation, and manage employee exits.
• Fulfill guest s needs quickly and efficiently.
• Support Retail Management team and lead warehousing plan to assure easy access and accountability of merchandise.
• Continuously monitor and provide feedback to Retail Buyer, Retail Operations Manager, and Assistant Retail Operations Manager regarding stock levels.
• Remain knowledgeable and on the foresight of and managing in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
• Support the operation in merchandising product to maximize sales.
• Increase sales by promotional items or suggestive selling while on floor or covering breaks.
• Proactively bring sales opportunities to the above team, analyzing product sales as necessary.
• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Ensure SSAfety standards are met by upholding training and daily operational expectations for department staff.
• Manage all warehouse functions and operations of the warehouse for the Retail Department.
• Oversee quality, product levels, and inventory of product.
• Receive and process deliveries of merchandise.
• Ensure that all merchandise is properly priced and labeled in a timely manner.
• Provide proper care when handling and transporting merchandise.
• Assist in the maintenance and repairs of the warehouse facility and equipment as necessary
• Ability to accurately process information / merchandise through a POS system.
• Manage Accounts Payable software for initializing processing of invoices.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.
• Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our team, Executive Chef, General Manager and HQ personnel as necessary.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer and/or inventory system knowledge.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lb+ or more) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ab…