Warehouse Operations Supervisor – Drive Warehouse Excellence in Chocolate Facility; M

The Manufacturing Warehouse Supervisor is a hands‑on, on‑the‑floor leadership role responsible for guiding a team of 6–10 Material Handlers and ensuring materials move safely, accurately, and efficiently across our distribution center and three chocolate production facilities
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You’ll set the pace‑jumping in alongside the team, removing bottlenecks, and partnering closely with Production, Shipping, Inventory Control, and Fleet to keep materials flowing seamlessly from start to finish.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love solving problems on the go, and naturally create structure, safety, and accountability around you, this role puts you right at the center of it all.

Success here means:

• ✔️ Smooth, uninterrupted material flow
• ✔️ A productive, well‑coached team
• ✔️ Safety & quality at the forefront
• ✔️ Strong time management and independent decision‑making
• ✔️ Being an engaged, visible leader on the floor every day

• Model and champion our Safety Culture
  , always driving 100% safety compliance
• Follow and enforce all food safety guidelines
• Supervise and support Material Handlers across three shifts
• Participate in hiring, scheduling, and onboarding for warehouse team members
• Assist in daily material handling activities
  : receiving, staging, storing, transferring raw and finished goods
• Ensure accurate inspection and documentation of all incoming materials; report quality issues
• Maintain organized, accurate storage locations using FEFO and inventory best practices
• Coordinate material movement to/from production based on production schedules
• Ensure timely delivery of finished goods to shipping and outbound staging areas
• Partner with Inventory Control to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with Fleet to schedule and coordinate inter‑facility transfers
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant warehouse environment
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, training, and performance coaching
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost workflow and productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of Forklift & Reach Truck operation
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in distribution/material handling
• Strong understanding of material flow, storage systems, and documentation procedures
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Clear, confident communication skills across multiple departments
• Proven ability to manage time effectively for yourself and the team
• Experience with cross‑site operations & rotating shifts
• Familiarity with ERP or WMS systems
• Training, coaching, and development experience
• Ability to work independently with consistent productivity
• Flexible schedule: early mornings, evenings, weekends as needed

• Flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to work overtime when necessary

• Perform pre‑shift stretching and warm‑up exercises
• Wear required PPE: hair restraint, beard net (if applicable), safety gloves as needed, non‑slip shoes
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material‑handling equipment

• Material Handler Lead