Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift

Wakefern Food Corp
US - New Jersey - Keasbey
January 20, 2025

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Di Bruno Bros and Gourmet Garage banners.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakeferns co-operative members benefit from the companys extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.
Your contribution
As a member of the Logistics Perishable Operations Team you will be responsible for overseeing numerous functions within a refrigerated warehouse to include: shipping, receiving, loading, inventory control, rotation of product, as well as the supervision of affiliated and non-affiliated Associates. This role requires oversight of a 7-day operation, Sunday through Saturday. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, managing and directing the day to day Logistics workflow. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to work a Split Work Week (Any 5 out of 7). The work week and days off will be based upon business needs and may not include traditional Saturday/Sunday off.
What you will do
The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages and directs the day-to-day Logistics workflow
Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching, and assuring the quality of goods
Ensure shipments and inventory transactions accuracy
Actively monitors the warehouse environment to ensure Wakefern policies and procedures are adhered to and address any violations in a timely manner
Communicates operational updates across the management team daily
Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
Communicate job expectations and coach employees
Determine staffing levels and assign workload
Maintain items record, document necessary information, and utilize reports to project warehouse status
Confer and coordinate activities with other departments
What were looking for
High School diploma or equivalent required, college preferred.
Previous warehouse supervisory experience including receiving, shipping, selection, sanitation and inventory control or other related experience is preferred.
Strong leadership, problem solving and motivational skills with an ability to supervise administrative and warehouse associates.
Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Rapid, Radio Frequency Hilo and Voice Directed Selection experience is preferred.
Flexibility with regard to work schedule including; days, shift, overtime and holidays (Any 5 out of 7 days).
Well-developed oral and written communication skills, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
How you will succeed
Leadership Competencies
Think Strategically : Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it
Influence Others : The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others
Drive Change : Create the vision and drive the momentum for change
Talent Planning : Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals
Take Accountability : Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization
Inclusive Leadership : Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity
Core Competencies
Communicate Effectively : Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
Build Relationships : Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
Stay Competitive : Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
Embrace Change : Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
Develop You : Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
Drive for Results : Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.
How you will work
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with a unionized workforce
Ability to work in refrigerated warehouse environment
Wear protective steel toe footwear is required
Standing and walking for long periods of time
Operate mobile equipment (single pallet jack)
Occasional bending, lifting and/or moving a case up to 25 pounds, closing of trailer doors while overseeing shipping is required
Must be capable of typing and /or looking at a screen for an extended period of time
On site - No remote work
Company Perks
Vibrant Food Centric Culture
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package
Competitive Salary and Paid Time Off
Fitness Reimbursement and Well-Being Program
Corporate Training and Development University
Collaborative team environment
Paid Parental Leave
401K
Matching Gifts and Community Volunteer Involvement

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