Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor


Company Overview


Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority are dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer's needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Melville, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.

Why choose Food Authority?


Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)!


Schedule: Hours: 2 pm - 10:30 pm; working five days a week. Days off Mon and Sun.


Responsibilities:

• Control the receiving schedule through coordination with scheduler in NY Main Office.

• Perform receiving duties, recording, and checking quantity and quality of incoming product, imputing received shipment into computer system.

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, following all safety guidelines.

• Assist with training and development of Warehouse Personnel.

• Coordinate add-ons with customer service and the warehouse team.

• Liaise with Maintenance regarding warehouse equipment that needs repair. put out of service, as necessary.

• Check in and update team/ERP re damages and returns not delivered by drivers. Update system to reflect returns and damages.

• Deliver training daily for WMS for any employee needing training/retraining.

• Point person for the employee Cash and Carry program

• Be part of the Hiring Committee and making effective recommendations regarding the hiring of new employees from the perspective of inventory focus.

• Train and provide work direction to others

• Provide all new hires with basic inventory management training during the onboarding process.

• Make effective recommendations regarding disciplinary action, including warnings, suspensions, and discharges.

• Use independent judgment when directing employees in inventory management matters.

• Use independent judgment when assigning work to employees relating to inventory management.

• Warehousing procedures including shipping, receiving, and ordering stock inventory procedures.

• Proper lifting techniques

• Safety regulations

• Maintain records,

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Manage daily dock operations, ensuring all outbound shipments are handled accurately and efficiently

• Perform quality inspection of trucks prior to loading and after loading has been completed

Qualification Skills:

• Ability to train and mentor others

• Ability to Influence Others, present to and train employees with a positive attitude.

• Work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Experience with Electric Pallet jacks and Forklifts required

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer Skills, ideally WMS

• Ability to follow Safety Protocols

Requirements:

• 1 year experience in a leadership role

• 2 years Inventory Experience / 2 years receiving experience.

• Ability to operate Warehouse Equipment; pallet jack; forklift; RF Scanner.

• Perform receiving duties, recording, and checking quantity and quality of incoming product

• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly

• The ability to respond quickly to sounds

• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to effectively communicate, follow written instructions, complete documentation, and ensure safety and accuracy in daily operations

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.