Outbound - Warehouse Supervisor

Harvest Food Distributors, Union City, 33400 Dowe Ave, Union City, California, United States of America Req #1134

We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and food service customers.

The Night Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the second warehouse selection operations from beginning to end in a cold storage environment. Manage the scheduling and job assignment of selectors. Assure compliance to all safety rules, policies and procedures. Coordinate that all reports and selection documents are ready and that product is selected accurately, while maintaining the highest quality and sanitation standards.

Exercise sound judgment in decision making during the course of business.

The Night Warehouse Supervisor will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.

• Supervise the fast-paced warehouse operation to ensure quality, accurate and timely selection of products and take proactive measures to protect against warehouse losses.
• Supervise timelines to ensure trucks are released for On Time Delivery.
• Supervise all warehouse employees (scheduling, training, attendance, discipline, etc.).
• Supervise the safety and sanitation level throughout the warehouse.
• Oversee the loading dock to ensure accurate and proper loading of tractor trailers throughout shift.
• Administer and adhere to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc.).
• Maintain the power equipment in proper running order. Coordinating repairs with maintenance department.
• Perform thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents/incidents, equipment accidents/incidents and product damage, per HSFD’s accident investigation procedures. Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvals.
• Conduct training of new hires, re-training, power equipment safety, non-harassment and other programs as needed.
• Post schedules per employee agreement.
• Promote open two-way communication with all department.
• Support the hiring of employees according to HSFD guidelines and the following HSFD policies on Substance Abuse, Non-Harassment and OSHA Standards.
• Coach and reprimand employees per the HSFD policies after review with upper management.
• Create and/or distribute warehouse and HSFD reports as needed.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of HSFD equipment, inside & out.
• Ensure HSFD policies and procedures are in place, communicated and enforced.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Working knowledge warehouses operations (e.g. selection, let down, power equipment, expediting, cubing, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and able to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Able to work effectively under stress.
• Identify waste and offer solid long-term solutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a diverse work group.
• Effectively use Food Distribute software to research operational issues.
• Able to effectively facilitate two-way communication.
• Ability to create a sense of urgency within the team and for yourself.
• Employee is expected to adhere to attendance guidelines.
• Flexibility to work any shift as needed.

• High school degree or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• 2 + years warehouse supervisory experience required.
• 2 + years warehouse experience required.
• Proficient computer skills preferred (e.g. Word,…