Corporate Warehouse Supervisor
 Buffalo Rock Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 United States, Alabama, Birmingham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Feb 03, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Corporate Warehouse Supervisor Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/ Job Department: COR Warehouse Reports to: Distribution Director Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7am-3:30pm Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt (fluctuating work week pay plan) Amount of Travel Required: N/A Job Description Summary/objective The Corporate Warehouse Supervisor is a key member of the Corporate Warehouse Management team responsible for resource planning, and completion of all operational commitments in support of vendor receipts, production requirements, outbound franchise loads, pallet and tray accounts, and housekeeping requirements set forth by management. In addition, responsible for training employees on industrial equipment for general warehouse operations; WMS, and YMS system support. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Must be familiar with warehouse, clerical/dispatch, production and premise/purchase area(s) in order to ensure best time management in completing his/her assigned duties. * Warehouse (Production Support requirements): o Ensure all employees are trained on the most recent version of WMS and YMS, and all warehouse activities, pertaining production support. o Ensure accurate traceability of all purchase Orders (P.O.), and provide timely communication with Operations regarding any issues that may impact production requirements. o Proactively plan for resource coverage to ensure all operational commitments are met on a daily basis. Immediately communicate any austere resource issues to management. * Transportation Support o Maintain proactive communication with Transportation regarding: Driver concerns (flagoff's) or any driver delivery issues, YMS yard hostler tasks, and 3rd party loads, either inbound and/or outbound. o Must be able to operate YMS system. Must be able to train new EPs. Must be able to schedule trailer moves and run reports when needed. * Warehouse Loading/Unloading requirements: o Ensure all employees are trained on the most recent version of WMS, and all warehouse activities. o Ensure all outside customers' loads are validated to ensure 100% accuracy of bills, system picks, and proper loading. o Works with Warehouse Clerk to ensure 100% compliance of load safety and security. * Premise/Purchase requirements: o Correctly receive and verify supplier P.O.(s) and accurately account for all ordered pallets/cases, thru AVAIL(demand planning). * Inventory Management: o Perform periodic review of inventory through cycle count research and correction. o Assist management in research and analysis of inventory discrepancies and its root cause: o Research all traceable contact points for inventory resolution. o Help identify process corrections with management to improve inventory accuracy. o Perform physical and system checks of ordered pallets. o Ensure all forklift operators complete the daily forklift inspection. Email the shop and ensure any identified discrepancies are immediately communicated to Forklift maintenance for resolution. * Required to ensure the warehouse complies with all housekeeping directives and Food Safety regulatory compliance(s). * May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or overtime if needed to meet customer demand. * Carry out other duties as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities * Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company. * Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training. * Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities. * Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property. * Honor and follow through on all business commitments. * Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people." * Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values: o Committed to serving our communities. o Customer success drives our success. o Integrity matters. o Obsessed with continuous improvement. o We care for each other. o Win the day. Competencies * Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. * Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. * Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. * Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. * Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. * Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. * Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. * Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. * Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. * Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. * Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. * Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. * Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. * Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. * Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. * Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. * Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. * Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. * Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Supervisory responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status. Physical demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Work environment Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside pallet/tray production support. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold. Required education and experience
Tools and Technology Tools: Mobile phones, desktop/laptop computers, scanners Affirmative Action/EEO statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Other duties The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________ Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||