Warehouse Supervisor – Food Distribution

Warehouse Supervisor – 2nd Shift Location: Milwaukee, WI 53223 Work Location: 8501 W Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI – 100% On-Site Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually + Annual Bonus Potential Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–2:00 AM (subject to change based on operational needs) Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations in a fast-paced food distribution environment. This is a player-coach leadership position for someone who thrives in a high-volume warehouse, enjoys developing employees, improving processes, and maintaining operational excellence. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing warehouse associates, coordinating workflow, maintaining productivity, and ensuring all operations meet company expectations for safety, sanitation, accuracy, and customer service. The ideal candidate is a strong, results-driven leader who understands warehouse operations from the ground up and is comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with an active presence on the warehouse floor. This position is approximately 40% warehouse floor supervision and 60% office-based responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations & Productivity Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, replenishment, order selection, staging, loading, shipping, and inventory control. Direct and support warehouse associates and shipping office personnel to ensure efficient daily operations. Monitor staffing levels, workflow, labor utilization, and productivity based on operational volume and business demands. Establish and maintain productivity benchmarks, performance expectations, and operational standards. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to reduce mis-picks, product damage, inventory discrepancies, and operational waste. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, warehouse management systems (WMS), and proper receiving procedures. Ensure material handling equipment (MHE), warehouse organization, and facility operations remain safe and efficient. Leadership & Employee Development Provide direct supervision, coaching, and ongoing support to warehouse associates and shipping personnel. Train, mentor, and develop employees while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and high performance. Monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and administer disciplinary action when necessary. Assist with hiring, staffing recommendations, onboarding, and employee development. Ensure fair, consistent, and professional treatment of all employees. Promote clear communication and effective teamwork across all levels of the organization. Provide supervisory coverage during scheduled absences or operational needs. Safety, Compliance & Quality Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and warehouse safety requirements. Maintain exceptional warehouse sanitation, cleanliness, and organization. Conduct routine operational and safety observations to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement. Participate in incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action processes. Ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of food products, including adherence to applicable temperature-control requirements. Maintain a safe working environment for employees, drivers, and visitors. Inventory, Shipping & Customer Service Oversee shipping and receiving processes to ensure accurate and timely movement of products. Address and resolve operational issues involving customers, carriers, drivers, and internal departments. Manage Over, Short, and Damaged (OS&D) claims and ensure proper documentation. Maintain accurate records of accessorial charges, shipping discrepancies, and operational activities. Troubleshoot warehouse management systems, RF inv…

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