Warehouse Supervisor III

Brief Description

Overview:

The Warehouse Supervisor III will manage and coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and safe movement of goods in a fast-paced environment. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse teams, drives productivity, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures operational excellence across receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and replenishment. This role also partners closely with management on process improvements, KPI performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Assign work, balance labor, and monitor workflow to ensure service levels and production targets are met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for floor issues and resolve operational problems in real time.
• Lead, coach, and mentor warehouse supervisors, employees and coordinators.
• Conduct performance feedback, support development plans, and provide training to ensure team competency.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and scheduling of warehouse personnel.
• Promote an engaged, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Performing daily inspections of work area and reporting any irregularities.
• Implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Handling discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Conducting daily employee huddles and communicating organizational needs to employees
• Resolve conflicts and address employee concerns or grievances in a timely and professional manner.
• Reviewing and verifying employee timesheets and approving overtime when necessary.
• Providing feedback to company managers and advising on changes to improve the operation
• Monitoring the use of machine and electronic equipment, including but not limited to power industrial equipment
• Training new supervisors and organizing refresher workshops for existing employees.
  
  

Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and decision-making aptitude
• Proficient in using operations management software and tools (e.g WMS, ERP systems).
• Familiar with industry regulations and compliance (e.g. HACCP, SQF, AIB, USDA regulations).
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays based on business need.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in food, manufacturing, or 24/7 distribution environment.
• OSHA forklift certification and experience with PIT training preferred
• Basic analytical skills
• Ability to design and implement workgroup training programs.
• Diligent and punctual.
• General Computer skills (Familiar with MS Office)
• Food safety and safety awareness
• Strong work ethic
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution center experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments (food manufacturing/production preferred if applicable).
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, picking, put-away, replenishment, and shipping.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to physically lift, push pull and stand for long periods of time without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs and stand and maintain active for long periods of time without reasonable accommodation.Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.Comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer warehouse environment.
• Shift and/or hours are subject to change based on business needs.
  
  

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities
  
  

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!