Warehouse Supervisor in Wakefield, Virginia at The Gerard Group, Inc

Job title: Warehouse Supervisor – 1st and 2nd Shift

Location: Wakefield, VA 23888 (on site)
Job type: Full-time
Pay: $18-23 based on experience
Schedule: 1st shift; 2nd shift during seasonal peaks; occasional overtime and weekends

About the role
Virginia Food Group is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily receiving, storage, inventory control and shipping at our food manufacturing and distribution facility in Wakefield, Virginia. You’ll lead a team of warehouse associates, forklift operators and shipping/receiving clerks. You’ll keep product safe and inventory accurate, and make sure every order ships on time, from wholesale pallets to direct-to-consumer packages.

What you’ll do

Receiving and storage

Inspect inbound shipments against purchase orders and bills of lading (BOL). Document shortages, damage, and temperature or condition issues.

• Direct put-away and keep racking, dry storage and temperature-controlled areas organized and labeled.
• Rotate stock using FIFO, and monitor shelf life and best-by dates.

Shipping and logistics

• Plan and staff daily pick, pack and load schedules to meet customer demand.
• Verify outbound shipments against the BOL and the pallets being loaded.
• Make sure direct-to-consumer (DTC) orders are picked, scanned and packed correctly.
• Check orders for accurate labels and paperwork. Coordinate with carriers and resolve freight claims.

Inventory control

• Run cycle counts and the annual physical inventory. Investigate and resolve variances in the ERP system.
• Keep inventory transactions accurate for corrugate and finished goods.

Team leadership

• Schedule, train, coach and evaluate warehouse staff.
• Handle attendance and performance issues together with the Distribution Supervisor.
• Lead daily start-up meetings and assign work by priority.

Safety and facility

• Enforce OSHA, PPE and housekeeping standards.
• Work with the Safety team to investigate incidents and near misses.
• Keep equipment, docks and pest-control zones clean and in good working order, and submit maintenance requests.

What you’ll bring

Required

• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution or logistics experience
• Working knowledge of FIFO, cycle counting and inventory control
• Experience with an ERP or warehouse management system
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
• Comfortable with computers, scanners and Microsoft Excel
• Able to work 1st shift, plus 2nd shift, overtime and weekends during seasonal peaks
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment

Preferred

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food distribution warehouse
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, SQF or similar)
• Forklift certification
• Experience shipping both pallets (LTL/FTL) and parcels (e-commerce/DTC)

Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; employee discount

Food Safety and Compliance

• Follow and enforce GMP and HACCP/SQF programs in all warehouse activities, including documentation and records.
• Place non-conforming product on hold and notify Quality Assurance immediately.
• Verify trailer condition, seals, and temperatures at receiving and loading.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and close corrective actions on time.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse experience, including 1+ year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of inventory management and an ERP/WMS system (AS400 or similar) and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English; basic math skills.
• Current or obtainable powered industrial truck certification. Stand-up forklift experience a plus.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a GFSI-audited facility (SQF, BRCGS). OSHA 10/30 certification.
• 1+ years leadership experience.

Core skills

• Leadership and coaching; fair, consistent accountability.
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving under deadline.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Stand, walk, bend, and climb for most of a shift; frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand tools.
• Work in a warehouse environment with temperature variation, noise, and dust;
• Wear required PPE.
• Work includes peanut and tree nut allergens.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Success Measures

Inventory accuracy (cycle counts): 98% or better

On-time, in-full shipments: 98% or better

Recordable safety incidents: Zero

Audit findings in warehouse area: Zero major; minor items closed within deadline

Receiving-to-put-away time: Within 24 hours

Team turnover and attendance: Within company goals

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. This description summarizes the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list; duties may be changed or assigned as business needs require.