What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift position at Schwan's Company?
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are hiring a 1st shift Warehouse Supervisor in North East, PA. This position is responsible for finished, tagged and raw material product storage, handling and inventories of our frozen food products.
Responsibilities
The base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
We are hiring a 1st shift Warehouse Supervisor in North East, PA. This position is responsible for finished, tagged and raw material product storage, handling and inventories of our frozen food products.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop warehouse staff in raw material, product storage, handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control.
- Train and support team leads and employees in proper procedures, performance standards, and safety compliance.
- Enforce GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and company policies.
- Oversee receipt, storage, and FIFO flow of bulk ingredients and raw materials across facilities.
- Coordinate transportation and inventory tracking of raw materials and packaging across locations.
- Ensure accurate cycle counts and inventory levels to support production continuity (target: 98.5% accuracy).
- Collaborate with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production, and Scheduling teams to ensure efficient material flow.
- Manage order picking, truck loading/unloading, and cold/frozen storage handling.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct monthly/quarterly/annual counts, and report discrepancies.
- Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness standards in warehouse and dock areas.
- Associate degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in warehousing, inventory control, or related field.
- Knowledge of purchasing, manufacturing, QA, food safety, cycle counting, and distribution practices.
- Familiarity with bills of material, auditing controls, and inventory record accuracy.
- Working knowledge of forklifts, pallet jacks, truck loading, yard operations, and reefer trailers.
- Proficient with SAP and other distribution/transportation systems; basic word processing skills required.
- Experience resolving inventory or invoice discrepancies; ability to support cross-functional teams (production, accounting, purchasing).
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain during probationary period).
The base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Salary : $58,500 - $97,500