Warehouse Supervisor | Nights | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY
KanPak, LLC - a golden state foods companyDescription KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months. From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, KanPak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service. ABOUT THE ROLE KanPak is seeking an experienced and results-driven Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse and shipping operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and team performance. This leadership role is responsible for supporting production operations, meeting customer expectations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven record of developing teams, driving operational excellence, and achieving business objectives in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily warehouse and shipping operations to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, processed, and shipped accurately, on time, and at the lowest practical cost. Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse team members to drive performance, accountability, and employee engagement. Schedule staffing and assign work based on production demands, customer requirements, and operational priorities. Monitor attendance and workplace performance, addressing concerns promptly and consistently in accordance with company policies. Partner with Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to resolve inventory, quality, and operational issues. Coordinate shipping and receiving activities with internal distribution teams and external carriers to ensure efficient material flow. Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary warehouse environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and all applicable state, federal, and food safety regulations. Support and uphold food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction initiatives. Monitor cooler inventory daily to ensure proper stock rotation, coding accuracy, inventory integrity, and complete product traceability. Ensure all inventory transactions, including shipments, donations, adjustments, losses, and damages, are processed accurately and timely. Participate in departmental planning and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational efficiency and long-term business growth. Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Associate degree required Minimum three (3) years of salaried supervisory experience required Minimum five (5) years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or related operations environments Ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certification within 30 days of employment Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment. Strong leadership, employee coaching, and team development skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a leadership team Preferred Qualifications Specialized training or certification in Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, or Warehouse Supervision Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or aseptic manufacturing environments Experience managing inventory control systems and warehouse management processes Working knowledge of warehouse safety regulations, inventory management practices, and quali…