Distribution Center Supervisor - Night Shift

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents, and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that is First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." The facility produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Shift: This is a 6:00pm-6:00am 12 hour night shift role.

This position will coordinate and supervise distribution staff. Areas of responsibilities include hiring, training, and directing all employees, ensuring that all products are distributed/received to company and customer specifications. The role must comply with safety rules at all times, reinforce safety as a core value, and ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to food safety & quality are followed consistently to reduce product and process variability.

• Assumes personal responsibility for a safe and healthy workplace.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health into all jobs and tasks.
• Leads and coordinates distribution employees, ensuring compliance with company policies on work rules, absenteeism, discipline, payroll, hiring, performance reviews, and terminations. Maintains proper documentation.
• Resolves operational, warehousing, and maintenance problems to minimize cost impact and prevent delays, ensuring necessary equipment is available.
• Monitors warehouse inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive reports on distribution activities, performance metrics, and other relevant data.
• Adheres to quality work practices, follows GMPs, maintains sanitary conditions, and ensures product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions affecting food safety and quality.
• Handles daily employee scheduling, time off, and training on safety, emergency evacuations, PPE, Hazcom, etc.
• Reviews KPI performance and operating reports to ensure optimal operations.
• Manages capital projects and participates in organizational teams and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or a similar field.
• Minimum 2+ years of previous supervisory experience, preferably within a high-volume warehouse or distribution center.
• Hands-on proficiency in forklift operations and certifications in Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP/TRM software.
• Effectively supervising, coaching, and developing employees.

• Experience leading teams on multiple shifts to support production operations and customer and carrier interactions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multi-functional tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little or no supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and group situations.
• Ability to handle customer/vendor inquiries at all levels.
• Problem-solving skills in varied environments with limited standardization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills required, including MS Excel and Word; SAP experience preferred.

The pay range for this position is $70,386 - $98,541 per year.