Warehouse Supervisor

About This Role

Operating in a fast-paced warehouse environment, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight of warehouse employees and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role requires the ability to safely optimize people and technology while maintaining quality in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and safely supervise the day-to-day shift operations of one or more warehouse areas of responsibility (AOR)
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of Warehouse Associates in the fulfillment of customer orders and general warehouse operations
• Instruct and provide oversight to Warehouse Associates in the proper execution of all established quality, safety and sanitation practices of warehouse operations
• Collaborate with Shift Manager in the development of employee performance development plans (PDPs)
• Coach, mentor and guide Associates in the execution of PDPs
• Utilize progressive coaching and counseling concepts according to established policies and procedures to provide continuous feedback on performance, increase employee retention and improve employee relations
• Manage to set KPIs: Safety, Retention, Productivity, Budget and Quality (Shrink)
• Use discretion and judgment to conduct a variety of Safety, Quality, Shrink and Operational audits
• Encourage a sense of responsibility and ownership in the results of these audits in Associates
• Conduct accident investigation per company guidelines, and use judgment and discretion to make findings and document them

Requirements

• 2-5 years of related warehouse experience
• Team Lead or Supervisory experience managing 15+ associates is highly desired
• Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems; voice recognition, inventory control, labor management is a plus
• People management skills
• Dependable and deadline oriented
• Ability to safely and efficiently move merchandise weighing up to 60lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, or High School Diploma - General Studies

Important Details

• Environment: Freezer (-20F to 0F), Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F), Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Shift: 2nd Shift

About the Company

Hawaiian Housewares, LTD (doing business as Hansen Distribution Group) is part of the C&S Family of Companies, a leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions across the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. Working Safely is a condition for employment with Hawaiian Housewares, LTD.