Warehouse Supervisor

Brightfarms Is The Place To Grow!

At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of four high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it's better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. The Warehouse Supervisor will ensure uninterrupted daily operations meet and exceed daily performance expectations and aid farm operations to meet production plans while also increasing the company's overall market share goals. This role reports to the Production Manager and includes some nights and weekend work as needed.

Specifically, you will:

• Demonstrate and operational excellence in shipping, receiving, and storing of materials
• Achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction through proper auditing of materials received, shipped, and stored.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehouse activities, space utilization and inventory levels
• Perform inventory cycle counts, verifications and reconciliations as required
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
• Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are accurate and recorded in a timely manner
• Interface with internal and external customers to answer questions or solve problems
• Maintain item records, documents, and utilize reports to project warehouse status in the system
• Assist in the creation of SOPs for all processes to ensure business continuity and resilience
• Identify areas of improvement and establish new or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Review and coordinate activities with other departments and leadership
• Maintain sanitary conditions of the work area by directing and ensuring that operators follow the established GMP and Sanitation Standards
• Implement and maintain established Food Safety Practices (including GMP, Sanitation and other Food Safety Inspections/Procedures)
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business administration, or Related Field
• Proven work experience as a Warehouse or Inventory Supervisor
• 2-3 years of experience in interpreting shipping, receiving, purchase order and other related documentation
• Forklift certification and experience operating powered equipment to load, unload and move materials as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external teams
• Computer skills, including full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required:

• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Work Environment may include extreme shifts in temperature due to the warehouse environment
• Must be able to spend long periods of time standing and walking

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.