Manufacturing Warehouse Supervisor

CandyCo LLCLindon, UT, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of 6–10 material handlers and ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement and storage of materials throughout our distribution center and three production facilities. This position requires working directly alongside the team on the floor while also coordinating closely with Production, Shipping, Inventory Control, and Fleet to proactively resolve bottlenecks and ensure seamless material flow across departments. Success in this fast-paced environment is measured by material flow efficiency, team productivity and adherence to safety and quality standards and requires strong time management, self-motivation, and the ability to make sound decisions independently while being actively engaged on the floor. You will need to set the pace for the team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Duties and responsibilities

Model the Company's Safety Culture and always strive for 100% Safety compliance
Follow all food safety guidelines and protocols
Supervise and support a team of material handlers across three shifts
Participate in staffing decisions, including hiring, scheduling, and onboarding of material handling employees
Participate in daily handling activities including receiving, staging, storing, and transferring raw and finished goods
Ensure proper inspection and documentation of incoming materials, reporting any quality or damage issues
Oversee the organization and accuracy of storage locations, maintaining FEFO and other inventory control practices
Coordinate material movement to and from production in alignment with production schedules and requirements
Ensure timely delivery of finished goods to shipping and outbound staging areas
Partner with Inventory Control to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records
Work closely with Fleet personnel to coordinate inter-facility transfers using company-managed transportation
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment by enforcing established handling and safety procedures
Provide leadership, training, and performance oversight for new and existing team members
Identify and implement process improvements to increase team productivity and material flow efficiency
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

5+ years of Forklift & Reach Truck experience

2+ years of prior leadership or supervisory experience in distribution or material handling

Solid understanding of material flow, storage systems, and established documentation practices

High attention to detail and organizational accuracy

Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments

Proven ability to manage time effectively-for self and team

Experience working with cross-site teams and shift rotations

Familiarity with ERP or WMS systems

Training and coaching experience

Able to work independently and maintain productivity without close supervision

Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

Working conditions

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule : other shifts, weekends, holidays as required

Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and / or weekends as required

Physical requirements

Pre-shift stretch and exercises to be performed

Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), Safety gloves where warranted and non-slip shoes

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment

Direct reports

Material Handler Lead

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Manufacturing Supervisor • Lindon, UT, US