Distribution Supervisor

Bulk Barn

$80K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3-5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing, food production, beverage, or high-volume distribution environment
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Forklift certification is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, staging, storage, and inventory control
  • Lead, coach, and support warehouse employees to meet productivity, quality, and safety expectations
  • Monitor staffing levels and coordinate shift coverage and temporary labor support
  • Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintain integrity through cycle counts and audits
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with GMP, OSHA, and company safety standards
  • Set team goals related to operational excellence and customer satisfaction

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities - prioritize internal promotions
  • Generous 401k match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance program for continued education and professional development
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies while maintaining productivity, inventory accuracy, and compliance with company policies and safety standards. The Warehouse Supervisor leads warehouse employees, supports production operations, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. This role will report to the Plant Manager.

This is a full-time position based at our Torrance, CA facility and will require a local candidate for on-site working each week. The expected annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise daily warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, staging, storage, and inventory control.
  • Lead, coach, and support warehouse employees to ensure productivity, quality, and safety expectations are met.
  • Monitor staffing levels and coordinate shift coverage, overtime, and temporary labor support as needed.
  • Monitor WMS / ERP transactions for accuracy.
  • Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts and audits.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting inventory discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, and transportation teams to support operational needs.
  • Ensure all shipments are prepared accurately and completed on schedule.
  • Maintain compliance with GMP, OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
  • Conduct employee training, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action documentation.
  • Monitor warehouse productivity, attendance, downtime, damages, and shipping accuracy.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Enforce company policies, procedures, and work standards consistently.
  • Ensure proper operation and safe use of forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and warehouse equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment.
  • Assist with investigations involving safety incidents and employee concerns.
  • Set team goals related to operational excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction in collaboration with executive management and other team leaders.
  • Completes routine paperwork and maintains records as required.


Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3-5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience required.
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, food production, beverage, or high-volume distribution environment strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory control processes.
  • Forklift certification is strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures and industrial environments.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and safely operate warehouse equipment.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities - we prioritize internal promotions
  • Generous 401k match
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance program - support for continued education and professional development

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