Warehouse Supervisor

Nordic Naturals

  • Watsonville, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    o Collaborate cross-functionally with Warehouse, Planning, Customer Service, Quality, Inventory, and other departments to improve overall warehouse performance. o Candidates and employees in this role must be comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, filters, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWatsonville, California

    Description

    Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

    Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm 

    At Nordic Naturals we respect each individual for their uniqueness and the value they bring to our organization.
    We place an emphasis on self-empowerment and positive inner development. Our practices instill values that are
    integral to functioning as individuals and as a collective whole. We work interactively as an organization to
    encourage goal setting and excellence in both our personal and professional lives. Our team embodies a culture of
    integrity and we encourage everyone to live longer, healthier lives.


    POSITION SUMMARY
    As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will own daily execution for assigned warehouse operations, ensuring
    productivity, accuracy, safety, labor efficiency, and on-time completion of work. This role leads daily start-up
    meetings, reviews attendance and labor availability, adjusts staffing based on workload, monitors job and order
    progress, and communicates risks or delays across departments. The Supervisor is responsible for driving
    measurable performance improvements through data analysis, employee coaching, accountability, and continuous
    improvement initiatives. This includes building and maintaining performance tracking tools, reviewing daily and
    weekly metrics, developing employees, and ensuring operational decisions are supported by measurable data.
    Supervisors may be assigned to specific functional areas, but are expected to maintain cross-functional knowledge
    and support overall warehouse performance. This role is expected to operate with a manager-level ownership
    mindset, using data, coaching, and structured follow-up to improve department performance.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Reasonable Accommodations Statement
    To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
    accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable
    qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
    Essential Function Statement(s)
    Operations Leadership
    o Oversee assigned warehouse functions (Line, VAS, operations, Material Handling, etc.)
    o Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
    o Monitor workflow, staffing, and daily production needs to meet goals
    o Communicate job status, order progress, risks, labor constraints, and recover plans
    across departments in a clear data oriented manner

    Performance Management & Coaching
    o Conduct regular 1:1 chick-ins with employees and Team Leaders
    o Identify individual and team performance gaps using observation, data, and
    documented expectations; implement structured improvement plans

    o Lead coaching, development, documentation, corrective action, written warnings, and
    Performance Improvement Plans in partnership with Warehouse Manager and HR
    o Drive employee engagement, cross-training, skill development, accountability, and
    readiness for advancement
    o Set clear daily expectations for Team Leaders and employees and follow up on results
    o Hold employees accountable to productivity, quality, attendance, safety, and behavioral
    expectations
    Data & Analytics
    o Build, Maintain, and improve performance tracking systems (Spreadsheets, Dashboards,
    databases, etc.)
    o Establish, track, and improve KPIs including productivity, labor utilization, accuracy,
    attendance, rework, workflow efficiency, and on-time completion
    o Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly trends to identify inefficiencies, performance gaps,
    staffing issues, and improvement opportunities
    o Ensure operational decisions, staffing changes, coaching, and process improvements are
    supported by data whenever possible
    o Develop new tracking tools and reporting methods where visibility gaps exist
    o Maintain daily performance reporting for assigned area, including planned vs. actual
    output, labor hours, productivity, quality, and completion status
    o Candidates and employees in this role must be comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets,
    including formulas, filters, pivot tables, and basic data analysis
    o Ability to translate data into clear actions, follow-up plans, and measurable results is
    required
    Reporting & Accountability
    o Provide weekly and monthly updates including:
    Department performance against KPIs
    Labor plan vs. actual results
    Productivity, accuracy, attendance, and safety trends
    Employee performance insights
    Root causes of misses
    Corrective actions and owners
    Data-driven recommendations
    o Track all action plans with owners, due dates, status updates, and measured results
    Process Improvement
    o Identify inefficiencies and implement measurable improvements across assigned areas.
    o Collaborate cross-functionally with Warehouse, Planning, Customer Service, Quality,
    Inventory, and other departments to improve overall warehouse performance.
    o Maintain and update SOPs to reflect current best practices
    o Lead or support at least one documented process improvement initiative per quarter
    Safety & Compliance
    o Attend and actively participate in all required safety meetings
    o Ensure team compliance with all safety standards, PPE requirements, equipment rules,
    housekeeping expectations, and safe work practices
    o Address unsafe behaviors immediately and document recurring issues
    o Partner with Warehouse Manager, Safety, and HR on incident follow-up, corrective
    actions, and prevention

    SOP Development, Training Documentation
    o Develop and maintain detailed SOPs for all processes within assigned areas
    o Ensure SOPs are regularly reviewed, updated, and aligned with current operations


    o Train employees and Team Leaders on SOPs, process changes, quality expectations, and
    safety requirements
    o Maintain accurate records of training completion and updates
    o Ensure consistency and accountability through standardized procedures
    o Verify training effectiveness through observation, performance data, and follow-up
    coaching

    Cross-Functional Coverage & Business Continuity
    o Develop and maintain working knowledge across all warehouse functions
    o Partner with other Supervisors to ensure alignment in priorities and execution
    o Be capable of supporting and overseeing other functional areas when needed
    o Participate in cross-training and shared improvement initiatives
    o Maintain visibility into key metrics, workflows, staffing constraints, and action plans
    across warehouse departments
    o Maintain sufficient competency to step into another functional area with minimal
    disruption
    o Support other supervisors during absences, labor shortages, volume spikes, or
    operational disruptions
    Shared Ownership Mindset
    o Operate with shared ownership over total warehouse performance
    o Take ownership for overall productivity, accuracy, safety, labor efficiency, and service
    levels across all warehouse departments
    o Proactively identify and address gaps impacting the broader operation
    o Avoid siloed decision-making; make decisions that support total warehouse
    performance, not only assigned area performance

    Other duties as assigned


    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
    Competency Statements
    Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
    Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and "think outside the box".
    Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly
    and concisely.
    Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
    Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
    Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
    Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their
    ability.
    Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
    Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
    Interpersonal - Ability to work well with a variety of personalities, individuals and opinions.

    SKILLS & ABILITIES
    Computer Skills:
    Advanced knowledge of shipping WMS is required
    Advanced experience in using handhelds and paperless systems
    Advanced knowledge of custom labeling
    Advanced knowledge of SAP is helpful

    Strong leadership and coaching ability
    Experience handling employee performance and disciplinary processes
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skils
    Experience with spreadsheets, data tracking, or reporting tools
    Strong communication and organizational skills

    Other Requirements:
    High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
    3-5 years experience in fast paced pick and pack environment
    3-5 years of experience in supervision
    Ability to work safely, and to recognize potential hazards in a noisy warehouse environment in which
    employees move about regularly in the midst of heavy equipment in motion

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