Warehouse Supervisor

Description

Join the LT Foods Americas Team!

LT Foods Americas is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to join our growing New Jersey operations!

In this role, you'll lead daily warehouse activities, oversee shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure a safe, productive, and efficient work environment. We're looking for a strong leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, operate a forklift and slip-sheet equipment, and work alongside their team to get the job done.

The ideal candidate brings warehouse leadership experience, a commitment to food safety and quality, and a passion for developing employees while driving operational excellence.

What We Offer

• Annual Salary: $70,000–$75,000
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with flexibility to work Saturdays as needed.
• Shift: Primarily 1st shift, with flexibility to support 2nd shift based on operational needs.
• Company-Sponsored Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) after 30 days.
• Paid Time Off: Available after 30 days, with up to 26 days annually!
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Discounts on company products.
• Monthly Company-Sponsored Lunches

Role Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor manages, oversees, and coordinates daily warehouse operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of products. This position provides hands-on leadership while supervising warehouse personnel, coordinating staffing, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and food safety requirements.

This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring the individual to actively participate in warehouse activities, including operating forklifts and slip-sheet equipment, loading and unloading shipments, and assisting with product movement as operational needs require.

The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe, organized, productive, and audit-ready warehouse environment while supporting the company's logistics and distribution objectives.

This position is primarily assigned to the day shift but requires flexibility to adjust schedules and provide coverage or operational support during second shift, weekends, or extended hours based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Accountabilities)

Warehouse Operations & Productivity

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, inventory movement, and transportation scheduling.
• Actively operate forklifts and slip-sheet equipment to support loading, unloading, staging, and product movement as needed.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including truck scheduling, containers, returns, and order processing.
• Ensure accurate shipping documentation, inventory transactions, and verification of orders before dispatch.
• Allocate staffing and resources based on workload, operational priorities, and productivity requirements.
• Monitor labor efficiency, equipment utilization, shipping accuracy, and product damage to improve warehouse performance.
• Maintain an organized, efficient warehouse and provide operational support across shifts as needed.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Supervise, coach, train, and provide daily direction to warehouse employees, including forklift operators and material handlers.
• Assign tasks, establish performance expectations, and monitor employee productivity, attendance, quality, and safety compliance.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective actions in partnership with Warehouse Management and Human Resources.
• Coordinate staffing, temporary labor, overtime, and shift coverage to maintain operational efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and a positive work environment.
• Lead by example by actively supporting warehouse operations while maintaining supervisory responsibilities.

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure proper product rotation, lot traceability, storage, and handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to resolve inventory concerns.
• Monitor warehouse supply levels and coordinate replenishment as needed.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products manufactured, stored, handled, and shipped meet applicable Quality and Food Safety requirements and specifications.
• Actively and enthusiastically participate in and promote the company's food safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, SSOP, and applicable company food safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment.
• Ensure proper product handling and storage to prevent contamination, damage, and quality concerns.
• Report food safety concerns and support audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.

Safety & Equipment Management

• Enforce OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure employees are properly trained and authorized to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Oversee equipment inspections, proper usage, maintenance, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions, operational hazards, and equipment concerns.
• Assist with incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Communication

• Assist the National Warehouse Manager with developing and improving SOPs, training programs, and warehouse processes.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics, including productivity, inventory accuracy, shipping accuracy, labor utilization, and safety.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control operational costs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support business objectives and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of warehouse or distribution experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a food-grade warehouse, food manufacturing, or food distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience operating forklifts and slip-sheet equipment; must successfully complete company-required training and authorization.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical warehouse duties in addition to supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and supply chain management.
• General understanding of GMP, HACCP, SSOP, HARPC, and applicable food safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and maintain operational efficiency.
• Flexibility to work second shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Previous experience in the rice industry or food manufacturing/distribution operations.
• SAP or comparable ERP system experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with warehouse performance metrics, labor planning, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, reach, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with appropriate assistance or equipment when necessary.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, slip-sheet attachments, and other authorized material handling equipment.
• Ability to climb on and off equipment and perform repetitive hand and foot movements associated with equipment operation.
• Ability to perform hands-on warehouse duties, including loading, unloading, staging, and moving products.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks, including computer work, reporting, and inventory management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse and food distribution environment with some office-based administrative responsibilities.
• Regular exposure to forklift traffic, moving equipment, warehouse machinery, varying temperatures, dust, and noise.
• Must comply with all safety, sanitation, food safety, and PPE requirements.
• Primarily day shift with flexibility to support second shift, extended hours, and weekends as operational needs require.
• May be required to support other company warehouse locations as needed.

Acknowledgement

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, or qualifications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and LT Foods Americas, Inc. reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LT Foods Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.