**Inbound - Warehouse Supervisor**

Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, Detroit, 12499 Evergreen Road, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Req #454 Wednesday, February 9, 2022 We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.

**Job Purpose**

The Night Warehouse Supervisor will be r esponsible to supervise the second warehouse selection operations from beginning to end in a union environment. Manage the scheduling and job assignment of selectors. Assure compliance to all safety rules, policies and procedures. Coordinate that all reports and selection documents are ready and that product is selected accurately, while maintaining the highest quality and sanitation standards. Exercise sound judgment in decision making during the course of business.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Night Warehouse Supervisor will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.

* Supervise the fast-paced warehouse operation to ensure quality, accurate and timely selection of products and take proactive measures to protect against warehouse losses

* Supervise timelines to ensure trucks are released for On Time Delivery

* Supervise all warehouse employees (scheduling, training, attendance, discipline, etc.)

* Supervise the safety and sanitation level throughout the warehouse

* Oversee the loading dock to ensure accurate and proper loading of tractor trailers throughout shift

* Administer and adhere to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc)

* Maintain the power equipment in proper running order. Coordinating repairs with maintenance department

* Perform thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents/incidents, equipment accidents/incidents and product damage, per HSFDs accident investigation procedures. Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvals

* Conduct training of new hires, re-training, power equipment safety, non-harassment and other programs as needed

* Post schedules per employee agreement

* Promote open two-way communication with all department

* Support the hiring of employees according to HSFD guidelines and the following HSFD policies on Substance Abuse, Non-Harassment and OSHA Standards

* Coach and reprimand employees per the HSFD policies after review with upper management

* Create and/or distribute warehouse and HSFD reports as needed

* Ensure overall cleanliness of HSFD equipment, inside & out

* Ensure HSFD policies and procedures are in place, communicated and enforced

* Attendance tracking

**Qualifications and Experience**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* High School Diploma or GED Required

* Working knowledge warehouses operations (e.g. selection, let down, power equipment, expediting, cubing, etc)

* Competent math skills

* Strong organizational skills and able to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time

* Able to work effectively under stress

* Identify waste and offer solid long-term solutions

* Effective interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a diverse work group

* Strong verbal and written skills

* Effectively use Food Distribute software to research operational issues

* Able to effectively facilitate two-way communication

* Ability to create a sense of urgency within the team and for yourself

* Employee is expected to adhere to attendance guidelines

* Flexibility to work any shift as needed

**Education and or Experience:**

* High school degree or equivalent required, college degree preferred

* 2 years warehouse supervisory experience required

* 2 years warehouse experience required

* Proficient computer skills preferred (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)) preferred

* Prior pallet jack, Hilo certification experience preferred

* Knowledge of barcode scanners is not required, but a plus

* Bilingual skills are a plus

**Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:**

* Constantly moves about to coordinate work.

* Exposure to varying refrigerated and freezer temperature and seasonal climate conditions due to exposure

* Key board data entry

* Office equipment, including the computer

* 2-wheeler

* Pallet jacks (electronic and manual)

* Cleaning supplies as needed

*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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**Other details**

* Job Family Warehouse

* Pay Type Salary