What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor - Wilmington, NC position at FedUp Foods?

Job Description

Who We Are

FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Our Culture

FedUp Foods fuels the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

As a proud benefit corporation we have chosen to make People one of our benefit pillars. We strive to make sure every employee of FedUp Foods feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community, providing growth opportunities, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values : Agility, Collaboration, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Community, Gratitude

Our Benefits (FT Roles) :

Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% individual premium)
Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
Voluntary Group Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Retirement : 401k with Employer Match
8 Paid Holidays
PTO and Sick Time

Position Summary

Supervises the overall warehouse operations and daily activities of staff. Oversees inventory levels, monitors the safety of goods, and ensures the efficient usage of warehouse space. Operates an applicable system to update inventory status and respond to stakeholder's inquiries. Maintains staff by recruiting, onboarding, training, assessing, and supporting employee growth.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

General Duties / Responsibilities

Maintain and drive culture of proper warehouse housekeeping, safety standards, and training

Oversee warehouse operations including managing warehouse team members

Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for direct reports, conducts training, assessments, performance reviews

Handles team member scheduling and time off requests, and reviews warehouse staff's time clocks to ensure accuracy of hours worked for payroll

Supervise warehouse activities related to our product at internal and external facilities including but not limited to ensuring goods are stored properly at the correct temperature

Proactively prepare for the monthly physical warehouse inventory with accurate data entry

Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy with the help of direct reports and Warehouse Manager and through WMS usage

Identify and resolve discrepancies

Manage stock movements Inventory and order relevant warehouse items including but not limited to GMA pallets, CHEP pallets, shrink wrap, banding materials, slip sheets, top frames

Manage dunnage returns

Handle inbound and outbound shipments and complete accurate documentation

Pack orders to be shipped out according to defined process and procedure

Inspect all deliveries for potential damage before driver leaves and escalate issues accordingly

Coordinate with 3PLs and local trucking services

Repair or dispose of damaged or unusable pallets

Arrange for the transfer of materials between internal and external warehouses

Manage powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts

Check and add fluids, check tire pressure and conduct regular safety inspections

Maintain all maintenance logs

Serve as certified PIT trainer

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.

Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.

Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.

If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.

Required Skills / Abilities

Forklift experience required, certification strongly preferred

WMS experience required, Netsuite preferred

Ability to identify and execute productivity opportunities

High standard of cleanliness

Knowledge of food safety standards

Proficiency with spreadsheet / document data entry

Heightened awareness of safety precautions and hazards for self and others

Ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization

We believe in investing in our team members' learning, growth, and relationship building. The person in this role will travel to our Asheville, NC area headquarters for paid onsite onboarding and learning (with company provided hotel, meal stipend, and mileage reimbursement)

Regular travel to local external warehouses

Extended shifts, overtime, and weekends may be needed based on business needs

Flexibility in work hours is necessary to meet operational demands

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Warehouse experience, minimum 2 years required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

30 minute unpaid Lunch break; two 15 minute breaks paid

Expectation of a regular presence on the plant floor

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach at times

Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs solo and 75 lbs shared

EEO Statement

AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.

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