Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Leading Asian Food Importer and Distributor is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor who has experience in the import/distribution industry.

Tong Enterprises Inc. is a very well-established Asian food import and distribution company located in Hayward, California. Together with our sister company located in Los Angeles, we have a sales area that covers the U.S. We are a leading company in the Asian food import industry with healthy sales, strong management, excellent staff, and a good benefit package. We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor with some (1-3years) experience in the import and distribution business and an ability to speak Spanish and/or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese). This Warehouse Supervisor position requires forklift certification (sit down and stand up), knowledge of OSHA, warehouse GMP and safety standards.

Our company website - http://geminifoodcorp.com/

Position characteristics: The successful candidate will exemplify the core values of Tong Enterprises which include honesty, integrity, respect, diversity, and the safety of others. We are looking for a highly dependable, deadline driven and detail oriented individual, with an excellent can-do attitude and an outstanding ability to communicate and work well with others. This candidate is to provide leadership to warehouse staff by implementing short range plans and identifying goals and objectives to meet the Company’s plans and visions. This candidate should not be afraid to be hands on in order to lead others by example.

This position requires previous Warehouse Supervisor experience at least 3 years. The motivated individual is responsible to oversee the receiving, storage, and shipping of inventory as well as for maintaining delivery/pick up schedule, loading schedule, and communicating with other department on order fulfillment status. The candidate must have very good interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communications abilities to succeed at this position. The candidate must proactively and effectively communicate with senior management, management, and subordinates. The candidate must be able to handle a high volume of work while simultaneously leading about less than 10 other warehouse workers and keep constant communication with the Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager at our Southern California office. Problem solving skills and an ability to follow through independently are critical. The candidate needs to be able to work effectively under pressure and to adjust to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

The candidate needs to have the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, dollies, and small power tools. This position also requires having the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job description includes (but not limited to):

• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts according to schedule
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and then following up on work results
• Maintains warehouse staff job performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, and further planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Sets up warehouse layout to ensure efficient space utilization and maximum productivity
• Maintains standards of health, safety, hygiene, and security of the warehouse

Behaviors and Skills:

Some of the behaviors necessary to perform this position will include -

• Communicates professionally with all departments, outside companies and customers
• Has excellent leadership and cross functional team skills to interface with management
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrates effective time management skills
• Has a team orientation and knows how to execute tasks efficiently
• Should be resourceful, independent, flexible, and has a warm and approachable manner

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years relevant Warehouse Supervisor experience is required
• Must be certified to operate reach forklift and pallet jack
• Prefer to have knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, Sanitation, Pest Control)
• Familiarity in MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word, etc.)

Compensation: DOE

Tong Enterprises offers a full benefits package, including PTO, medical/dental insurance, a 401K plan and FLEX plan (Healthcare and Dependent care) for qualifying employees.

Tong Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information received is kept strictly confidential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person