Supervisor - Warehouse Packaging - Shift 1

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Manager
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00
  
  

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Supervisor oversees all inventory activities related to raw materials, packaging, and ingredients, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and accountability throughout warehouse operations. This role supports both external and intercompany production needs by ensuring materials are available on time and moving efficiently through the workflow. The supervisor routinely evaluates material flow and capacity to maintain smooth operations and prevent bottlenecks. Additional responsibilities include leading shrink-reduction initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate data reporting, and coordinating audits with internal and external auditors. The position collaborates closely with warehouse, inventory control, production, operations, finance, and intercompany teams to uphold company standards, drive continuous improvement, and ensure proper management of all materials from receipt to consumption.

• Supervises product movement/rotation for maximum inventory benefit. 
• Will be involved with all employee relations including, but not limited to, evaluations, skill development, growth and advancement, and all disciplinary actions
• Communicate accurate information to management and other departments to ensure correct measures are taken and followed 
• Ensures departmental compliance with company standard operating procedures, GMP’s, policies and guidelines
• Manages flow of work withing the warehouse to ensure maximum productivity, safety, and efficiency 
• Assigns orders to loaders based on experience level, and priority/appointment time
• Inspect and audit all inbound/outbound orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance which may include special instructions
• Ensures accuracy of all inbound and outbound orders
• The conduct shift starts up meetings and any departmental meetings
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information, resolves problems, and identifies warehouse system improvements
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Performs other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and customer/employee relations skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to coach and develop employees by leveraging company-provided performance metrics
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Competent in entering, retrieving, and analyzing data
• Familiarity with company GMPs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
• Working knowledge of relevant business systems, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and WMS/LMS/ERP platforms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control or warehouse operations or combination of both education and experience.
• Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within30 daysof hire
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with WMS systems such as Red Prairie and JDE; Highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with FEFO/FIFO inventory rotation
• Able to work cross functionally with operations, Quality Assurance, production, finance and upper management
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 ° Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties in the Main Shipping area.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
  
  

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs. 

WHAT WE OFFER

O ur rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs.