Warehouse Supervisor

The Culture

Zevia is the leading zero calorie, naturally sweetened beverage brand. We were the first to create Sodas sweetened with stevia, a plant-based sweetener. We have since introduced Energy, Mixers and Organic Tea platforms to our beverage portfolio, and all of the Zevia beverage platforms are growing at a rapid pace. Our office is a fun, entrepreneurial environment, full of fiercely passionate and talented people determined to work together, have fun and make consumer packaged goods history. Our Team Members are collaborative and supportive, with an insatiable hunger to change the beverage game.

We are looking for a resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed Warehouse Supervisor. One who is an experienced leader who believes in Zevia’s mission and products. The ideal candidate should have a particular interest in helping to build a new warehouse operation in a facility that is being retro-fitted to suit the needs of the business.

Summary

We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor who has worked on developing warehouse operations and building teams. You are a change manager with the ability to measure cross channel attribution and are always looking for the way to optimize the results. You are comfortable initially working independently while assisting in the build of the new warehouse operations, including the hiring of a small team. You are very attentive to detail, meticulous, love to work in the fast-paced dynamic environment, and are a multi-tasker who’s able to pivot and change as needed, without losing sight of the overall goal.

Under the direction of the VP of Warehouse, the success of the Warehouse Supervisor relies upon seeing the big picture, defining ambitious plans and goals, building programs, and operating daily with safety, quality, and integrity as core values. This role provides an opportunity to develop original ideas and approaches in the highly demanded industry.

Essential Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipping; schedule and oversee daily shipments.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required.
• Supervise and participate in the assembly of orders (Customer, e-commerce, Transfers), ensuring 100% accuracy in order fulfillment.
• Monitor warehousing systems; operate Data entry, correct and lead needs.
• Operate and qualify in the use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and service of all warehouse equipment.
• Lead in the health and safety requirements.
• Manage necessary maintenance of all warehouse Good Manufacturing Process’s.
• Develop and manage warehouse standards, procedures and budget-related needs.
• Lead and assist in the oversite of various supplies and Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, creative thinking, team leadership, planning, organizing, problem solving skills.
• Attentive to details, meticulous, passionate about warehousing, love to work in the fast-paced dynamic environment, be a multi-tasker
• Results focused, with examples to prove it.
• Must be able to adapt to various work styles and effectively manage up in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and practices preferred.
• Able to successfully obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle Trainer Certification within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge Of

• Warehousing and inventory control methods and procedures. (3+ years exp)
• Shipping & receiving, inspecting and inventory management. (2+ years exp)
• Operation of a forklift, walkie-rider, pallet jack and other equipment. (1+ years exp)
• Warehouse operations and procedures. (3+ years exp)
• Space utilization and inventory techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment and product.
• Health and safety regulations. (2+ years exp)
• Record-keeping techniques. (1+ years exp)
• Inventory methods and practices. (1+ years exp)
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction. (2+ years exp)
• Interpersonal skills and customer centric leadership.
• WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and processes (2+ years exp)

Ability To:

• Lead, plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations and activities of the warehouse. (2+ years exp)
• Train and evaluate personnel. (2+ years exp)
• Utilize space efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Plan and schedule work. (2+ years exp)
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and all transactions.
• Operate warehouse-related software.
• Work independently with little direction, self starter.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Type

Full Time, Exempt, Supervisory

Travel Required

0% - 10%

Relocation Provided

No

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and breastfeeding), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), civil union status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, caregiver status, citizenship status, immigration status, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.