Warehouse Logistics Supervisor

Position Summary

The Warehouse Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and logistics activities, including receiving, inventory control, material handling, shipping, transportation coordination, and warehouse personnel. This position ensures safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations while supporting production schedules and customer service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Coordinate workload and staffing to meet production and customer demands.
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Monitor material flow to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Verify that shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinates raw material deliveries to production lines.
• Supports production scheduling requirements.
• Manages finished goods storage and shipment preparation.
• Works closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Ensures inventory accuracy to support production and customer service goals.
• Leads forklift safety compliance and warehouse efficiency initiatives.

Inventory Control

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure proper product rotation using FIFO/FEFO methods.
• Monitor inventory transactions within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Support physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.

Logistics & Shipping

• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation schedules.
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding deliveries and shipments.
• Ensure shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Monitor transportation performance and support freight cost control efforts.
• Resolve shipping, receiving, and transportation issues promptly.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Assign daily responsibilities and monitor employee productivity.
• Conduct training for warehouse procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Support employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, company safety policies, and warehouse procedures.
• Ensure safe forklift operation and equipment use.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, and quality standards where applicable.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and productivity.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track warehouse performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in implementing process improvements and operational best practices.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with inventory control, ERP systems, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Manufacturing or food production experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Active forklift certification
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, and WMS systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy %
• Shipping Accuracy %
• On-Time Shipment Performance %
• Warehouse Productivity
• Forklift Safety Compliance
• Order Picking Accuracy
• Dock-to-Stock Time
• Labor Efficiency
• Safety Incident Rate
• Warehouse Housekeeping Audit Scores

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment if certified.
• Ability to work in warehouse and production environments with varying temperatures.

Founded in 1986, California Custom Fruits & Flavors (“CCFF”) is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom-formulated specialty ingredients & flavors. CCFF develops tailored solutions for its diverse customer base of brands, retailers, and co-manufacturers across numerous food products and channels. With world-class facilities in California and Indiana, CCFF has served as a leading partner and innovator of industry-leading flavors and formulations for nearly four decades. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

CCFF is backed by Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital.