Operations & Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Shift

Schedule:

2nd shift, 3:30 PM - 12:30 AM, days off on Tuesday & Wednesday.

• Supervise core warehouse functions, demonstrating proficiency in all processes and ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
• Maintain layout and organization of drop zone and warehouse spaces and promote a safe workplace.

• Ensures full utilization of WMS for product moves to and from the production / shipping floor.
• Familiarizes themselves with all trackers and inventory items to verify production needs and guide the team.
• Stays abreast of e‑mails and other communication for product changes, and promptly informs the warehouse team.
• Ensures warehouse drop list is used to pull product for the production floor.
• Ensures product is placed in correct quantity and location on floor per WMS and follows up when not meeting expectation.
• Upholds standard procedures for staging product in coolers and freezers when applicable.
• Can read boxing call‑out sheets and identify meats assigned to meals for audit.
• Works with warehouse lead to keep the team on task list.
• Collaborates with production management to troubleshoot when warehouse duties impact production efficiency.
• Conducts end-of-shift walkthrough ensuring cleanup and return to designated locations, documenting and communicating results.
• Conducts audits of storage to confirm putback processes are followed.

• Adheres to safety procedures and fosters a “safety first” workplace.
• Builds a teamwork and collaboration environment.
• Communicates job expectations and builds performance standards.
• Lives the Home Chef Values and models competencies.
• Manages attendance reports and follows up on points and coaching.
• Conducts rotational check‑ins to ensure progress against task lists.
• Works with team leads and associates to solve issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Escalates issues to share with other shifts and plants.
• Ensures training for safe material movement and SOPs; audits daily.
• Audits the P.I.T. checklists for equipment pre‑shift checks.
• Ensures use of WMS for accuracy and efficiency.
• Delivers performance evaluations for leads and associates in a timely manner.
• Coaches with positive reinforcement or constructive feedback; records coaching actions.
• Develops leads to oversee their team members.
• Coordinates with Inbound/Outbound Superintendent for scheduling and time‑off requests.

• Acts as liaison between Warehouse and Production during shifts.
• Ensures smooth handoffs and clear status of materials and returns.
• Escalates and resolves delays, inventory gaps or system discrepancies.
• Recommends and assists in implementing operating procedures and continuous improvement.

• Follows facility GMPs and safety policies, enforcing them throughout the facility.
• Supports SQF and quality programs; expects all areas to score at or above standards.

This position requires 0% travel.

• General high school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer proficiency to execute transactions and enter counts.
• Ability to use handheld data logging equipment.
• Experience supervising at least 5-10 employees.
• Minimum 2+ years in a warehouse leadership role.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Certification for powered industrial truck use within 90 days.

Illinois: $65,000 – $75,000 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexes (including sexual identity), ages, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, discrimination discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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