KeHE Distributors

Production Supervisor

KeHE Distributors$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience may substitute for degree
  • 2+ years of warehouse operations experience, with 2 years in a leadership role for teams of 10+
  • Proven record of maintaining a safe workplace and compliance with safety regulations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team development
  • Ability to motivate and engage team members effectively
  • Proficient in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Must be flexible to work varying shifts and additional hours as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a warehouse team of 25-28 associates
  • Set and monitor performance goals using KPIs for productivity and accuracy
  • Provide real-time coaching and feedback to foster a positive work culture
  • Promote individual growth and skill enhancement within the team
  • Champion safety practices and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits
  • Supervise daily warehouse operations, optimizing workflows and reducing bottlenecks

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • A collaborative and respectful work environment
  • Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate diverse work-life needs
  • Emphasis on safety and compliance in daily operations
  • A culture that recognizes and celebrates high performance
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead a team of Warehouse Associates (25-28) to ensure efficient operations, maintain safety standards, and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. You will be responsible for driving performance, delivering results, and meeting or exceeding defined goals.

 

You will cultivate a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing real-time coaching, motivating your team, and ensuring a collaborative, respectful, and safe work environment. Associates will work in different temp zones including refrigerated (25 to 35°F) and freezer (-20°F).

 

Work schedule: Must be flexible to work 1st & 2nd shift

Essential Functions

Leading and Developing Team Members

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 25-28 Warehouse Associates, ensuring they have the tools, support, and knowledge to meet and exceed performance expectations
  • Set clear, achievable performance goals using KPIs such as productivity, order accuracy, safety, and cleanliness to drive results while fostering a culture of mutual respect and high engagement
  • Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and feedback, always reinforcing a positive, collaborative work environment where team members feel valued and supported
  • Inspire individual growth and career development by promoting skill enhancement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement that celebrates both individual and team achievements
  • Recognize and celebrate outstanding performance, motivating the team to perform at their highest potential and creating a positive and respectful work environment

Safety and Compliance Management

  • Lead by example in creating and reinforcing a safety-first culture, always ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and company policies
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, providing training and implementing corrective actions where needed to prevent injuries and improve safety standards
  • Hold the team accountable for maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment, where safety is viewed as a shared responsibility and a core value of daily operations

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management, continuously optimizing workflows to drive productivity and minimize bottlenecks
  • Apply LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce waste, and ensure operations remain efficient, accurate, and aligned with team objectives
  • Collaborate with peers and leadership to implement improvements based on feedback, performance reviews, and observed inefficiencies, always striving for better results and greater accuracy
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
  • High school diplomas or GED required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 2 years of formal leadership experience for teams of 10 or more
  • Proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment and compliance with safety regulations
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team, mentoring, and developing warehouse personnel. Required experience includes:
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to motivate and engage a team
    • Experience conducting structured monthly check-ins and on-the-floor observations
    • Experience developing and tracking action plans for team members
    • Ability to delegate effectively and manage change
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays to support warehouse operations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day. Must be able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently. The Warehouse Supervisor is frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse. While performing the duties of this position, the supervisor is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. Freezer temperatures: (-20°F) | Refrigerator temperature (25-35°F).  The supervisor is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

Requisition ID2026-29421

About KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors is a food distribution company that provides natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to grocery and natural food stores. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois. KeHE Distributors has over 16,000 products and serves over 30,000 customers.
Learn more about KeHE Distributors
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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