Warehouse Supervisor

For over 25 years, Forever Cheese has been a leading importer of cheese and specialty food, sourcing exceptional products from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. In the last two years, we were excited to welcome two companies to the Forever Cheese family - W.A. Imports – an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium Asian specialty foods and Virginia Packing - a specialty foods co-packer for top quality cured meats, cheeses and other specialty foods.

• Passion gives us purpose. We are energized by our work in the world of food, the discovery of products, the combinations of flavors, the sharing of recipes, the stories of our suppliers, the growth of our employees and the success of our customers.
• Nobody gets us like our community. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure and bring diverse people together.
• Education is what we do. We are proud to be food nerds. From product origins and creator stories to product care and knowledge, to storage, serving, and tasting—we bring our products to a wider audience, inspiring an interest and appreciation for the diversity of flavors and cultures that our products represent.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join us. Please consider us if you'd like to:

• Work in a dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact
• Develop lasting relationships with great people
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career

We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential that you could bring to Forever Cheese. Get in touch and join us on our journey!

The Warehouse Supervisor will supervise team members, ensure efficient operations, and maintain a safe work environment for the warehouse. The role includes inventory control, process optimization, and quality assurance, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

This position is full-time, non-exempt at our Secaucus, NJ warehouse. The warehouse is a high velocity, conditioned facility, and is our primary location for importing and selling specialty perishable food products to our customers. We have operated with a WMS for over one year.

• Daily Support & Coordination
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  Assist in organizing daily warehouse activities and help ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Peer Guidance
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  Serve as a go-to resource for team members by offering support, answering questions, and helping train new employees on processes and best practices.
• Inventory Control
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  Help monitor inventory levels, report discrepancies, and support regular counts to keep records accurate and up to date.
• Process Awareness
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  Identify and suggest improvements to workflows and help implement solutions that keep things running smoothly.
• Quality Checks
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  Support quality control efforts by helping ensure incoming and outgoing products meet company standards.
• Safety Champion
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  Model and reinforce safe work practices. Report safety issues and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Logistics Assistance
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  Actively participate in receiving, storing, and shipping goods, while helping coordinate task flow to meet deadlines.
• Team Communication
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  Help relay updates and information between the warehouse team and supervisors or other departments to keep everyone aligned.
• Recordkeeping
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  Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of inventory movements, shipments, order processing, and safety programs.
• Problem Solver
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  Jump in to troubleshooting issues on the floor and elevate larger concerns to the supervisor as needed.
• Team Collaboration
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  Help build a positive team environment by encouraging collaboration, respect, and shared accountability.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience such as warehouse, operations, supply chain, facilities maintenance, military, and/or manufacturing/production
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) operations strongly preferred
• Experience with food or related wholesaling or distribution a plus
• Familiarity with…