What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Supervisor position at United Supermarkets?
Position Summary
The Night Crew Supervisor is responsible for leading overnight stocking operations, ensuring efficient product flow from backroom to sales floor. This role supports Grocery leadership by maintaining in-stock conditions, executing merchandising standards, and delivering a store that is fully stocked, organized, and customer-ready for the next business day.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations & Execution- Supervise overnight stocking operations, including unloading, stocking, facing, and backstock organization
- Ensure shelves are fully stocked and merchandised according to company standards
- Execute planograms, resets, and promotional displays accurately
- Maintain proper product rotation (FIFO) and minimize product damage
- Ensure the store is clean, organized, and ready for opening
- Supervise, train, and coach night stockers and crew members
- Assign daily workload and ensure productivity and timelines are met
- Monitor performance and provide real-time feedback to improve efficiency
- Support scheduling and staffing needs based on delivery volume and workload
- Promote a safe, team-oriented, and results-driven work environment
- Oversee receiving and breakdown of deliveries (when applicable)
- Ensure accurate stocking and proper placement of products
- Manage backroom organization to support efficient replenishment
- Help control shrink through proper handling and storage practices
- Ensure adherence to all safety guidelines, including equipment use and lifting practices
- Maintain compliance with company policies and operational procedures
- Ensure a safe working environment during overnight hours
- Monitor proper use of equipment such as pallet jacks, balers, and lifts
- Ensure aisles are fully stocked, faced, and free of hazards before store opening
- Support execution of company merchandising and presentation standards
- Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, backroom, and work areas
- Previous grocery, stocking, or retail operations experience preferred
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs or more
- Repetitive stocking, bending, and lifting tasks
- Ability to work overnight hours in a physically demanding environment