Warehouse Supervisor De Silva Brothers & Company and G.P. De Silva Spices Inc. Pico Rivera, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Pest control Microsoft Outlook Team supervision Food processing plant experience Warehouse management experience Cycle counting inventory management Warehouse management system GMP Forklift Manufacturing facility experience Supervising experience HACCP Food and beverage industry expertise Shipping and receiving inventory management Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor Materials handling Material handling equipment operation Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience Full Job Description Warehouse Supervisor Pico Rivera, CA

• Full-Time
• $70,000 - $80,000 yearly (DOE) Reports to: Operations Manager

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Operations

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Day shift, Monday through Friday About De Silva Brothers & Company Since 1955, De Silva Brothers & Company has been an industry leader in ingredient blending, co-packaging, and wholesale distribution of herbs, spices, and custom seasonings. Operating from our facility in Pico Rivera, California, we serve food manufacturers, national retailers, and private label brands across the United States. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Kosher certifications, and in the standards we hold ourselves to every day. Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to run the day-to-day flow of our Pico Rivera warehouse. This role owns shipping and receiving, inventory accuracy, warehouse condition, and the material staging that keeps our production lines running. It is a floor-level leadership position: you will direct a team of warehouse associates and forklift operators, work closely with production, quality, and purchasing, and be accountable for a warehouse that is accurate, orderly, and audit-ready at all times. The role is based at De Silva Brothers and provides backup supervision at our GP De Silva Spices warehouse as needed. Key Responsibilities Shipping and Receiving Own daily inbound and outbound flow: schedule dock appointments, verify receipts against purchase orders, and release outbound loads complete and on time Verify bills of lading, packing lists, and case and pallet labeling before loads leave the dock, including retail and private label customer routing requirements Manage carrier check-in, dock scheduling, and load staging to minimize detention and missed delivery windows Warehouse Operations and Inventory Supervise put-away, picking, staging, and stock rotation (FIFO) across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods Own the cycle count program and physical inventories; investigate variances and drive them to root cause with the inventory and accounting team Maintain lot traceability and location accuracy in the ERP so traceability exercises and mock recalls pass on the first attempt Manage space planning, rack utilization, and correct segregation of allergens, Kosher product, holds, and non-conforming material Warehouse Sanitation and GMP Condition Hold the warehouse to SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards: housekeeping, storage practices, pallet and dock door condition, and pest control readiness Complete daily and weekly warehouse GMP inspections, correct findings, and document corrective actions Coordinate with the Sanitation Supervisor on scheduled cleaning of warehouse zones and equipment, and support third-party and customer audits Production Support Stage raw materials, packaging, and components to the production schedule so lines start on time Return and reconcile unused material after each run and keep work-in-process and staging areas orderly Flag material shortages to purchasing and scheduling before they stop a line Team Leadership and Safety Supervise, schedule, and develop warehouse associates and forklift operators; set daily priorities and hold the team to standard Train and certify forklift operators in-house, and enforce powered equipment safety, GMP, and OSHA requirements Lead incident investigations and near-miss follow-up, and keep safety and GMP training records current Qualifications Required 3 to 5 years of warehouse experience, including at least 2 years supervising a team Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment with documented handling standards Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP expectations in a storage and distribution setting Hands-on ERP or WMS experience for receiving, inventory transactions, and cycle counts Forklift certified, or able to certify in-house within the first 30 days Comfortable with Excel and Outlook for counts, variance tracking, and daily reporting Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in ambient warehouse conditions, and be on the floor for the majority of the shift Preferred Experience with spices, herbs, seasonings, or other dry ingredients Experience supporting retail or private label programs, including customer-specific labeling and routing requirements Familiarity with SQF or third-party audit preparation Forklift train-the-trainer certification Bilingual (English and Spanish) Compensation and Benefits Annual salary: $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401K + 401K match Paid time off and company holidays Stable, long-term role with opportunity for advancement as the operation grows