Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Description

Kaytee is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor on 2nd shift  to be a part of our Central Specialty division based in Chilton, WI. In this role the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible is overseeing all warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, team supervision, and compliance with safety and food handling regulations. They ensure the efficient storage and distribution of produced and supplies, maintain accurate inventory levels, and lead a team to meet productivity and quality standards. The role involves close coordination with production, logistics, and quality teams to support smooth supply chain operations while upholding Kaytee’s standards for safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're an internal candidate looking to grow your career or an external applicant bringing fresh perspective, this role is a great opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage shifts of 15-20 employees involved in order selection, truck loading, unloading and various material handling functions.
• Manage staffing levels, assignments, overtime, priorities and performance to maximize productivity and customer service.
• Manage inbound product movement from manufacturing facilities and suppliers to ensure efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Manage off-site warehousing and 3rd party storage as needed to ensure most cost-effective method utilized.
• Manage outbound scheduling of customers and Kaytee routed shipments to ensure timely and accurate loading.
• Overall responsibility for inventory transaction accuracy and timeliness.  Monitor accuracy and review customer claims for variance.
• Monitor mechanical performance of equipment and facilities, coordinating corrective action with Maintenance personnel.
• Manage compliance with food safety, housekeeping and other quality initiatives.  Self-audit performance and development and training of various quality policies and procedures.
• Act as the liaison between shifts in Distribution, crossing over information to ensure consistency of priorities.
• Proactive advocate as it relates to safety, minimizing exposure to incidents, recordable and lost time injuries.
• Monitor and report on various shift performance measurements.
• Monitor product code dates and ensure compliance with product rotation and customer dating requirements.
• Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

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shift) and average at least 40 hours a week.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ : CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.