Warehouse Superintendent at SpartanNash

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution, Food DistributionIndustries

Requirements

Leadership and technical expertise for efficient and profitable distribution center operations
Knowledge of safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs, including Federal, State, and Local regulations
Ability to manage inventory control and warehouse requirements
Understanding of company policies and safety regulations
Skills in coordinating programs such as training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, quality, associate involvement, and security
Capability to analyze operational failures for root cause and efficiency
Experience assisting with budgeting for warehouse and reclamation operations
Knowledge of salvage procedures for damaged or used material
Ability to ensure efficient operations, process improvements, cost control, and energy management
Effective communication skills with internal/external customers, operations leaders, and transportation
Skills in facilitating communication on damage, safety, and energy via meetings and interactions
Ability to promote continuous improvement and solicit feedback from associates
Experience in administering corrective action and progressive discipline equitably
Advocacy for company training and education programs
Ability to maintain health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment, including facility maintenance and equipment utilization
Department management skills, including staffing, training, performance management, career development, and goal monitoring
Ability to prepare and monitor operating, labor, and capital expenditure budgets
Current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and best practices in distribution

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and ensure compliance with all required safety, regulatory, environmental, and company programs
Manage inventory control programs and warehouse requirements
Enforce company policies and safety regulations for all associates and contractors
Coordinate various programs essential to distribution center procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, quality, associate involvement, security)
Analyze operational failures for root cause and operational efficiency
Assist distribution center leadership with budgeting warehouse and reclamation operations
Direct salvage of damaged or used material
Ensure efficient distribution center operations for process improvements, operational cost control, and energy management
Work effectively with customers, other operations leaders, and transportation regarding distribution center activities, including production, complaints, concerns, or violations
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to solve problems and drive process improvement
Support/facilitate communication at the facility on topics including damage, safety, and energy through pre-shift meetings, written communication, and one-on-one interaction
Promote a culture of continuous improvement with associates and supervisors
Actively solicit feedback from associates at all levels to improve operations
Effectively administer corrective action and progressive discipline ensuring equitable treatment
Act as an advocate for company administered training and education programs
Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment, including working with maintenance team, maintaining facility/equipment condition, following procedures, and addressing issues/injuries
Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, career development of associates, and developing/monitoring department goals
Work with Director Distribution to prepare and monitor operating, labor, and capital expenditure budgets

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

warehouse managementinventory controllogisticsproduction planningsafety complianceregulatory complianceroot cause analysisbudgetingleadershipdistribution center operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work schedule for the Warehouse Superintendent position?

The schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:00pm - 4:00am.

Where is the Warehouse Superintendent position located?

The position is located at 1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502.

What salary or compensation does the Warehouse Superintendent role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities and skills are needed for the Warehouse Superintendent role?

The role requires providing operational leadership, managing inventory control and warehouse requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory programs, analyzing operational failures, and promoting continuous improvement.

What is the company culture like at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, Operational Excellence, and Insights that Drive Solutions, with a family of 20,000 Associates contributing to customer-focused innovation.