Supervisor, Warehouse

Americold Logistics - Darien, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Darien, WI

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Supervisor, Warehouse at Americold Logistics, LLC is responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis. This role involves directing associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products while ensuring adherence to service and cost objectives. The supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality within the warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the unloading of inbound shipments and the picking and staging of outbound shipments.
• Ensure accuracy and damage-free inbound and outbound shipments.
• Facilitate communication between shifts.
• Oversee the safe operation of materials handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensuring compliance with security policies.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures, investigating accidents and violations promptly.
• Ensure food safety practices are upheld.
• Direct operations to meet prescribed objectives and conduct shift meetings.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports, including employee time and wages.
• Collaborate with workers and managers to resolve work-related problems.
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct performance appraisals.
• Conduct staff meetings to relay information and address specific topics.
• Counsel employees on work-related activities and career development.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions or disciplinary measures.
• Assess training needs and provide appropriate instruction.
• Resolve personnel complaints or grievances, referring to higher-level supervisors when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or warehouse experience, or completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree.
• Maintain forklift certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or assist in their performance.
• Ability to supervise employees effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills with a variety of individuals.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with co-workers and respond appropriately to criticism.
• Willingness to develop mentoring relationships with subordinate employees.
• Receptive to management development suggestions and seeking additional knowledge for job growth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer service orientation with a sense of urgency.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefit programs for health and financial well-being.