Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor ensures smooth and efficient daily warehouse operations in a food manufacturing and distribution environment. This includes managing staff, ensuring proper storage and handling of food products, maintaining safety and hygiene standards, and coordinating inventory and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and lead warehouse staff in day-to-day operations (receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching food items).
• Ensure all food products are stored in accordance with FIFO/FEFO principles and comply with food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and report discrepancies or expiries.
• Ensure all food handling and storage procedures align with HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the warehouse and storage areas at all times.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and proper dispatch timing.
• Supervise loading/unloading of goods, ensuring safe handling and proper stacking to prevent damage.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, returns, transfers, and waste.
• Schedule and manage manpower effectively to meet operational needs.
• Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure staff use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct orientation and on-the-job training for new warehouse personnel.
• Collaborate with Procurement, QA/QC, Production, and Logistics departments.
• Monitor the performance of warehouse staff and provide coaching and discipline when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• At least2-3 years of supervisory experiencein a warehouse setting, preferably in the food industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FIFO/FEFO, and basic food safety standards.
• Experience in using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory software.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Physically fit and able to work in varying warehouse temperatures (cold storage if applicable).
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, or holidays when required.

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