Warehouse Operations Supervisor River Valley Foods
- 3.0 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000
- $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Staff supervision Team supervision High school diploma or GED Warehouse experience Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor Full Job Description River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States.
The River Valley family of companies; River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY. Position Summary The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of warehouse activities within a multi-temperature distribution environment, including frozen and refrigerated storage areas. This position provides direct leadership to warehouse personnel and warehouse leads while overseeing receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, customer storage programs, and facility operations. The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for achieving operational objectives related to safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, service levels, employee development, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with warehouse leadership and cross-functional departments to ensure efficient execution of daily operations while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Workforce Management Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development of warehouse employees and warehouse leads. Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for achieving operational and behavioral standards. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, corrective action discussions, and employee development activities. Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce planning initiatives. Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and professional development. Serve as the primary point of escalation for warehouse personnel issues during assigned shifts. Warehouse Operations Management Direct and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, replenishment, inventory management, order selection, staging, loading, and shipping activities. Ensure labor resources are effectively allocated to meet operational demands and customer service requirements. Monitor workflow and operational performance to ensure established productivity, accuracy, and service objectives are achieved. Collaborate with warehouse management to identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies. Support operational planning activities to address seasonal demand fluctuations and business growth initiatives. Performance and Accountability Monitor and analyze key performance indicators including productivity, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, service levels, safety performance, and labor utilization. Investigate operational variances and implement corrective actions as necessary. Prepare and communicate operational performance reports to warehouse management. Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, service, and cost control. Inventory and 3PL Operations Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and transaction review. Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Oversee customer inventory programs and third-party logistics (3PL) storage activities. Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, service level agreements, and documentation standards. Coordinate customer inventory audits and operational reviews as required. Safety, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, food safety programs, GMP requirements, HACCP programs, SQF standards, and customer requirements. Conduct safety observations, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up. Promote a culture of workplace safety and food safety throughout the operation. Ensure warehouse facilities maintain required sanitation, housekeeping, and operational standards. Equipment and Facility Oversight Monitor the safe operation and proper utilization of warehouse equipment. Coordinate maintenance requests and facility repairs. Identify operational risks related to equipment, facility conditions, and warehouse infrastructure. Ensure warehouse facilities remain organized, clean, and audit ready. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience 3-5+ years of warehouse or distribution center experience. 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience in refrigerated, frozen, or food distribution environments preferred. Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) customer accounts preferred. Experience with high-volume order selection and pick line operations preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control practices. Familiarity with WMS, RF scanning, and labor management systems. Understanding of OSHA, food safety, HACCP, and GMP requirements. Ability to analyze productivity and operational data. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Physical Requirements Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments for extended periods. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Ability to operate warehouse equipment and work flexible schedules. Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Compensation & Schedule Monday
- Friday, 6:00am
- 3:30pm $75,000
- $85,000 per year
Bonus Eligible Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Flexible Paid Time Off Company paid holidays Health, prescription, and dental insurance Life and disability insurance Supplemental insurances 401 (k) with company match Employee assistant program Employee purchase program River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) IND123
