Warehouse Supervisor (Lacey, Wa)

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Blue Line Distribution is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, has been family owned and operated for over 50 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. We are now hiring for a Warehouse Supervisor at our facility in Lacey, WA.
Your Mission:
The Warehouse Supervisor will assist in leading the warehouse department in strategic and day-to-day activities, from managing and overseeing warehouse operations to helping create and manage warehouse goals identified in the strategic plan. Responsible for productivity goals and standards, OSHA compliance and safety, while providing industry-leading quality service. Drive efficiencies and cost reductions within the department through timely implementation of policies and procedures and effective management of the warehouse staff. Staff responsibilities include managing the warehouse colleagues.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Directs colleagues in the warehouse and assure the most efficient receiving and loading schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case.
Interview, select, and train warehouse colleagues.
Provide effective leadership and demonstrate managerial courage while maintaining good rapport with colleagues. Ability to maintain and rally a team.
Collaborate with peers to drive improvements in department/center performance against key metrics.
Support and encourage an open-door policy to ensure open lines of communication with colleagues and respond to colleague issues or questions in a timely manner.
Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level.
Keep up with the latest in warehouse techniques and operating methods.
Ensure colleagues follow all Blue Line policies and procedures in order to meet safety goals and guarantee that delivery schedules are consistently met.
Coach and develop warehouse colleagues, including conducting performance management reviews and progressive disciplinary steps as necessary.
Assists Director in obtaining an “excellent” rating from the LCE Quality Assurance Department as well as achieving outstanding ratings from internal and external inspections or audit agencies.
Ensures warehouse equipment and security systems are properly maintained and functioning according to OSHA standards.
Who you Are:
Minimum of Three (3) years supervisory experience within the warehouse distribution industry.
Possesses a strong understanding of FDA and OSHA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them.
Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with executive leadership, staff, customers, and vendors.
Prior experience forecasting and managing operating budgets as well as communicating variance.
Evidence of strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to make sound business-based decisions.
Previous experience with developing and adhering to department metrics.
Evidence of ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple concurrent priorities.
Trained on maintaining a non-union environment.
Working Conditions
Acceptable working conditions. Some distractions due to elements constantly present.
This position requires the ability to work after normal business hours, evenings, and weekends as necessary.
Working conditions less desirable than found in offices. Exposure to warehouse conditions.