Warehouse Supervisor in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Warehouse Supervisor

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our supervisors are front-line leaders who are next level when it comes to transforming the future of food distribution.

UNFI supervisors oversee warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions are performed within company and distribution center guidelines. Provides excellent customer service to stores serviced through accurate handling of inbound and outbound product.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Schedules and supervises of shipping/receiving associates.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Maintains daily production and accuracy records.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper company policies.
• Coordinates with inventory control associates regarding slotting, product rotation and space allocation.
• Conducts daily crew meeting to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Walks warehouse daily to ensure that safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments.
• Safety Reviews (PIT, Lifting Techniques, etc.)
• Sanitation Oversight.

Job Requirements:

• Strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties, preferably with the company.
• Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
• Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the distribution center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc.
• Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between 20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• Will require a minimum amount of local travel using a personal vehicle.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

UNFI is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: UNFI Grocers Distribution Inc