Warehouse Supervisor - Days at Nature's Bakery

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Nature's Bakery Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Manufacturing, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of Leadership experience. Preferably in high-volume warehousing
  • Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, also SQF or AIB audits
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence professionally
  • Management of warehouse staff (including hiring, training, developing, motivating)
  • Must be able to learn all applicable SAP transactions within 30 days
  • Must be certified on all warehouse equipment within 60 days
  • Must be willing to be certified as a formal trainer for all warehouse equipment
  • Must be flexible with work hours to ensure all tasks are appropriately monitored and completed
  • Responsible for compliance and knowledge with OSHA regulations and other safety standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example
  • Drive a safety-minded culture daily
  • Support and participate in quarterly inventories, ensuring accuracy goals are met
  • Maintain payroll daily, issuing attendance letters as needed
  • Assist in regular reviews of team members, including annual feedback
  • Develop and mentor associates through frequent 1:1s and development plans for each associate
  • Effectively communicate with other departments, ensuring all materials for production are correctly staged at each line
  • Support all aspects of associate Safety, Quality & Food safety, and GMP policies and procedures daily
  • Ensure the next shift is set up for success through daily connection points and pass downs
  • Jump in and help as needed to ensure the line continues to run
  • Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions and work with the Safety team towards resolutions and area improvements to facilitate accident prevention
  • Enforce company policies and issue coaching/disciplinary documentation as needed
  • Facilitate communication with the management team and teammates, including daily end-of-day reports
  • Train new associates (forklift, load trucks, unload trucks, stock rotation, SAP transactions, and put product away)
  • Supervise the loading and unloading of trucks; ensure that the trucks are loaded on time and leave on time
  • Write bill of ladings, keep accurate records of every pallet, monitor the pallets, drums, and totes, keep inventory, and ensure that these are sent to the right vendors
  • Maintain inventory levels through SAP warehouse monitor and ensure appropriate material movement transactions occur
  • Safely maintain facility in accordance with company and governmental standards
  • Ensure that warehousing procedures offer the cost-effective solutions that drive profitability
  • Facilitate communication with the quality assurance personnel regarding the ingredients, lot numbers, and any issues regarding existing stock
  • Stand in as department leader in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
  • Establish and maintain a smooth operation of the Warehouse Department and provide general supervision of all warehouse operations and functional processes
  • Maintain a properly staffed, trained, and engaged team of warehouse associates
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate all warehousing activities
  • Supply the production lines in a timely manner with no disruptions
  • Drive key performance indicators for cost savings, customer service levels, and safety through proper scheduling and training

Skills

SAP
Warehouse Operations
Inventory Management
Forklift Certification
Safety Compliance
GMP
Payroll Management
Employee Training
Team Leadership
Scheduling

Nature's Bakery

Produces nutritious, real fruit-filled snacks

About Nature's Bakery

Nature's Bakery produces a range of healthy snacks that are filled with real fruit. Their product offerings include Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Gluten-Free Fig Bars, and Brownie Bars, catering to various dietary needs such as whole grain and gluten-free options. These snacks are aimed at health-conscious consumers, including busy professionals, parents, and fitness enthusiasts, who seek convenient and nutritious food choices. Nature's Bakery stands out from competitors by emphasizing the use of thoughtful, real ingredients in their products. They operate a direct-to-consumer sales model through their website, alongside retail distribution, and offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of their snacks. The company's goal is to provide delicious and nutritious snack options while ensuring customer satisfaction through quality ingredients and a convenient shopping experience.

Carson City, NevadaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Pet Insurance

Risks

Rising costs of plant-based ingredients may impact Nature's Bakery's profit margins.
Increased competition from emerging health-focused snack brands could erode market share.
The $237 million facility expansion in Salt Lake City poses financial risks if sales don't grow.

Differentiation

Nature's Bakery offers a wide range of dietary options, including gluten-free and plant-based.
The company emphasizes real, thoughtful ingredients in all its snack products.
Nature's Bakery provides customizable snack boxes with subscription services for convenience.

Upsides

The health and wellness food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
Nature's Bakery's expansion into e-commerce aligns with the $250 billion online grocery market.
The 'snackification' trend supports increased demand for Nature's Bakery's snack products.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI