Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor in Ankeny, Iowa at Mrs. Clark's Foods

Description: Mrs. Clark’s Foods is a family-owned company with a proud history of producing high-quality food products for over a century. We take pride in our strong team culture, commitment to quality, and dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving operational challenges while leading a team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our daily operations.
The Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations while coordinating inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient dock scheduling, accurate inventory movement, and strong coordination between production, warehouse staff, carriers, and customers. The position balances hands-on operational leadership with logistics planning to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Warehouse Operations & Supervision

• Supervise daily warehouse and dock operations including receiving, shipping, staging, and inventory movement.
• Coordinate daily work assignments for warehouse personnel to ensure efficient workflow and safe operations.
• Train and support warehouse employees on procedures, safety standards, and operational expectations.
• Collaborate with production leadership to ensure materials are available to support scheduled production runs.

Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate inbound deliveries and outbound shipments to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with carriers and freight providers.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with customers and transportation providers.
• Monitor shipments throughout the lifecycle including loading, transit, and delivery to ensure on-time performance.
• Proactively resolve transportation delays, scheduling conflicts, or shipment discrepancies.

Communication & Problem Solving

• Serve as a key liaison between warehouse operations, production, customer service, and transportation providers.
• Communicate schedule adjustments, shipment delays, or operational constraints to internal teams and customers when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve freight efficiency, warehouse flow, and dock scheduling.
• Assist with resolving customer or carrier concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination.
• Previous warehouse leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and carriers.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions as needed.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance- eligible after 90 days
• Vacation, paid sick days/PTO- begin accruing at 90 days
• 401(k), with company matching
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays