Warehouse Supervisor - Food Grade

Ocean Container Solutions is seeking a warehouse Supervisor with FDA / Food Grade Warehouse experience.  


Overview

Join a fast-paced, quality-driven team dedicated to safe and efficient handling of food-grade products in ocean container operations. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead our day-to-day warehouse activities, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and optimize container receiving, storage, and dispatch processes.

About Us

Industry: Maritime/Ocean Container Solutions

Focus: Food-grade handling, cold chain, and value-added packaging

Location: Suffolk, VA

Culture: Safety-first, customer-centric, data-driven, teamwork-oriented

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities for food-grade containers, including receiving, inspecting, storing, picking, packing, and loading/discharging trucks.

Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, or equivalent), sanitation, allergen management, and traceability requirements.

Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, regular audits, and ERP/WMS updates.

Manage container inbound/outbound logistics, including scheduling, dock door assignments, and sequencing for efficient unloading/loading.

Lead a small team of warehouse associates; conduct training, performance feedback, and safety coaching.

Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor KPIs (on-time shipments, inventory accuracy, yield, waste, safety metrics) and report to site leadership.

Ensure proper handling of temperature-controlled product, packaging materials, and pallets; manage cold chain integrity.

Oversee sanitation, pest control, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping in accordance with food-grade requirements.

Collaborate with procurement, quality assurance, transport partners, and customers to resolve issues.

Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and customer compliance.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or bachelor’s in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.

Experience: 3 years in warehouse supervision, preferably in food-grade, cold chain, or container/logistics environments.

Certifications: Forklift/operator certification; optionally HACCP/HACCP-based training; OSHA/OSHA-10 or equivalent safety training.

Skills:

  Strong leadership and people-management abilities

  Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

  Knowledge of food safety regulations, traceability, allergen control

  Proficiency with WMS/ERP systems and basic MS Office (Excel, Word)

  Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, manifests, and SOPs

  Good communication and teamwork

Physical/Working Conditions

Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including cold or controlled-temperature zones.

Capable of lifting, pushing, and moving pallets and containers as required.

May require standing for extended periods and occasional overtime or weekend work to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Safe and collaborative work environment with a focus on food safety