Warehouse Supervisor

Overview

At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology, creating meaningful value for our customers while helping them meet their strategic objectives – establishing The New Age of cold chain.

We believe our employees make us different. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop the best employees available in the markets we serve. Only through the strength of our employees will we attain our business goals.

This role plans, assigns, and directs activity within our cold storage facility in a safe and orderly fashion. This role will also be primarily responsible for the selection, training and retention of our warehouse team.

• Direct supervision of a team of warehouse employees, including assigning work, setting and attaining performance goals, and managing performance in accordance with organizational policies and operating standards.
• Lead by example by living the company values of Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Impact, Humility, and Community.
• Work and lead others in a fast-paced, cold storage environment.
• Identify and effectively train underperforming associates in a positive and constructive manner; recognize and motivate exceptional performers.
• Cultivate a culture of productivity, belonging and responsibility. Communicate company goals and vision, objectives, and direction to warehouse staff.
• Manage inventory to protect customer assets by applying consistent procedures and verifying products through various systems or departments, including monitoring and auditing employee accuracy of receiving and selecting products.
• Monitor product integrity by verifying temperatures and refrigeration operations, ensuring continuity of the cold chain; inspect product for damage; ensure control of rodents and pests in food storage areas; maintain facility cleanliness and proper product handling per Arcadia protocols.
• Protect warehouse staff by enforcing proper PPE use; ensuring training and certifications are up to date; monitoring wage/hour compliance; assuring compliance with OSHA and local, state, and Federal food handling regulations.
• Serve as a champion/subject matter expert on GMPs and Safety Work Rules.
• Drive results by supervising shipping/receiving processes to ensure product integrity and order filling accuracy to achieve KPIs and budget throughput.
• Cultivate employees’ personal and professional development to ensure proficiency in current roles and support future career goals.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in Employee Payroll Systems, WMS and Truck Scheduling Systems. Train warehouse employees and new peers within 90 days of hire on Arcadia systems to set up new hires for success.
• Establish an environment of teamwork, employee involvement/empowerment, fairness, and consistency. Promote an Open-Door philosophy.
• Take ownership to drive a positive culture; create an environment of collaboration and acceptance; be approachable and flexible when challenges arise; build relationships with associates through consistency, respect, transparency, and follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations to establish a culture of safety; ensure work areas and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments across the organization.

• HS Diploma or equivalent required. Relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 4 years of warehouse management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong leadership skills, with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning.
• Ability to solve problems and present information effectively to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Ability to withstand cold storage temperatures for extended periods of time (warm gear provided by company).
• All qualified Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.