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Job Description

Warehouse Operation Supervisor - Fort Collins, CO

Full-Time Exempt

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, material handling, order fulfillment, and warehouse personnel. This role ensures that all warehouse activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Warehouse Supervisor leads and develops warehouse employees, coordinates workflow to support production and customer requirements, maintains inventory accuracy, and promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material movement, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to support changing production schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure timely staging and delivery of raw materials to production areas.
• Oversee the movement of finished goods from production to warehouse storage and outbound shipment locations.
• Monitor warehouse organization, housekeeping, and storage practices to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical inventory and ERP system transactions.
• Oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure proper identification, storage, and rotation of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies to maintain inventory integrity.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, train, and develop warehouse employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company values and expectations.
• Assist with employee scheduling, attendance management, and workforce planning.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees on warehouse procedures and safety requirements.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, food safety, and quality programs.
• Lead safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions related to accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a culture of safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all employees operate equipment safely and maintain required certifications and authorizations.
• Support audits and inspections as required by company and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement
• Support Performance Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, service levels, and cost performance.
• Utilize operational metrics and reporting to drive performance improvements and achieve departmental goals.
• Additional Duties
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support business continuity by adjusting schedules and resources as operational needs change.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
• Experience with inventory management and warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated warehouse environments.
• Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehousing best practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing operational demands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Warehouse and manufacturing environment.

• Exposure to varying temperatures, warehouse equipment, and production operations.
• May be exposed to food ingredients, raw materials, chemicals, and food allergens associated with manufacturing operations.
• May require occasional overtime, weekend, holiday, or off-shift support based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach as necessary.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights using approved safety equipment when required.
• Success Measures
• Inventory accuracy
• Safety performance
• On-time shipping and receiving
• Warehouse productivity
• Employee engagement and development
• Quality and compliance adherence
• Continuous improvement implementation

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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