Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:

• Competitive pay.
• Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

JOB PURPOSE (JOB SUMMARY):

The Warehouse Supervisor (Floor-Based) is responsible for leading warehouse operations while working directly on the warehouse floor alongside associates. This role requires active supervision, real-time problem solving, and hands-on support to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate execution of receiving, shipping and inventory activities. The supervisor serves as the primary on-floor leader ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• On-Floor Supervision & Leadership

o Maintain a strong, visible presence on the warehouse floor throughout the shift.

o Direct and monitor daily activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and loading.

o Work alongside associates as needed to support workflow and meet volume demands.

o Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and directions to warehouse staff

o Ensure associates follow SOPs, work instructions, and productivity standards.

• Operations Execution

o Assign labor based on workload, priorities, and staffing levels to meet operation goals and deadlines.

o Adjust workflow throughout the shift to address bottlenecks or delays.

o Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are completed accurately and on time.

o Verify proper material handling, load accuracy, and documentation.

o Support equipment operation when required (forklift, pallet jack, etc., if certified).

• Safety & Compliance

o Enforce safety rules, PPE requirements, and equipment procedures on the floor.

o Conduct daily safety walks and correct unsafe behaviors immediately.

o Lead incident response and report safety concerns or accidents.

o Ensure compliance with OSHA, company, and customer safety requirements.

• Inventory & Quality Control

o Ensure accurate receiving, picking, and shipping processes.

o Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and investigate inventory discrepancies.

o Monitor product handling, labeling, and storage to prevent damage or errors.

o Ensure FIFO, lot control, and quality standards are followed.

• Communication, Coordination and Team leadership

o Act as the primary point of contact between warehouse associates, clerical staff, and management.

o Communicate priorities, changes, and performance expectations clearly.

o Escalate issues related to labor, equipment, safety, or service levels promptly.

o Conduct daily meetings and communicate expectations.

o Train new hires and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Reporting & Administration

o Complete shift reports, productivity tracking, and labor documentation.

o Document coaching, training, and corrective actions.

o Provide Feedback and recommendations for process improvements.

o Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly operations reports.

o Support audits, compliance checks, and customer inquiries.

o Serve as active Clerk/Coordinator/Lead/when one is not available.

• Work schedule

o Full-time; may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime as business needs require.

WORK EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven work experience working in a Warehouse setting
• Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data
• Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Excellent inventory methods and practices.

SKILLS / OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Ability to adapt to changing operational and organization needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in using SAP and Warehouse management software
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to work schedule dependent on business and operation needs.
• This position requires regular and prompt attendance during working hours.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and three years warehouse or related experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases

LALA Branded Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status