Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor contributes to the ongoing logistics of plant operations by providing skilled to expert-level knowledge of receiving packaging materials, raw ingredients, equipment and parts while coordinating the shipment of finished goods with a “safety first” mindset. This position is responsible for guiding, assisting, training, mentoring and leading the warehouse team in the completion of daily warehouse duties in a safe, efficient and accurate manner. The supervisor’s responsibilities include troubleshooting any logistics or warehouse operations as necessary and schedule/support the warehouse team. All NLX Supervisors have the responsibility to work with the Quality Department to ensure food safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utilize the daily shipping schedule to plan and lead daily activities of the warehousemen to ensure continual flow of inbound and outbound trailers.

Schedule the warehousemen appropriately to complete all inbound/outbound and production operations on a daily basis while utilizing the labor to cost per case.

Work in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure all trailers are loaded and unloaded as scheduled.

Ensure all outbound finished goods shipments are shipped to quality standards; including pallet and product condition, trailer condition, product weight and correct quantities.

Ensure all inbound, raw and packaging materials are received in acceptable condition.

Work alongside the Inventory Control Coordinator to ensure all receipts are entered into SAGE daily.

Review and complete all departmental documentation to verify it is completed utilizing Good Documentation Practices for an SQF level 3 facility.

Review Daily Shipping Schedule to ensure proper inventory levels for the current week’s shipments.

Work as a team with other department supervisors to ensure all daily duties are completed throughout the facility.

Promote good communication with truck drivers to help with dock flow.

Procure departmental supplies as needed and within the budget.

Act as first contact for forklift issues maintaining a good working relationship with the forklift maintenance company to keep forklift fleet in good operating conditions.

With guidance from the manager, completion of performance evaluations and individual employee meetings

Maintain cleanliness of warehouse owning the Master Sanitation Schedule for the department.

Lead by example to ensure all warehouse sanitation tasks are complete and that all safety guidelines are followed.

Maintain a clean and safe warehouse at all times.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the NLX Management team.

Required Skills/Abilities

Read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Excellent working knowledge of basic math, including metric weights and measures

Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally at all levels within the organization

Ability to act as a “coach” and motivator, and demonstrate a positive influence on team members

Requires ability to formulate, give, take, and follow directions, demonstrated time management skills as well as organizational development and improvement skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to give positive suggestions to improve warehouse operations and dock flow

Ability to work well under changing demands

Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver

Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies

Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality detail

Solid understanding of quality and food safety as it relates to the manufacturing process

Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control

Desired Skills/Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3-5 years warehouse experience

Experience with SAGE ERP or similar ERP system

Strong Organizational skills

Proficiency in basic computer skills

Good skills in Microsoft Office

Experience with inventory management

Core safety initiatives and OSHA guidelines

Forklift certified

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, manual dexterity and large motor skills to work with the following tools: all types of hand tools, power tools, scoops, screens, scales, pallet jacks & drum dollies, mops, brooms, ladders and portable stairs

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and heavier weights using appropriate equipment and/or team lifting

Ability to work with exposure to the elements for short periods

Hearing and speech to interact in person or using a telephone

Vision to read documents, equipment readouts, instruments and computer screens

Work Environment

Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain non-toxic fumes, dust, odors, moderate level noise, and temperature & ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel required e.g.: uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair net, beard net, face mask or respirator

Work environment sometimes involves exposure inclement weather

1st & 2nd Shift