Warehouse Supervisor, Mid/Night Shift

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry!<br><br><strong>Job Description:<br><br></strong>Built on our corporate values of teamwork and work ethic, Johnson Brothers of Nebraska has grown to become the largest distributor of wine and craft beer in the state of Nebraska. Operating since 2006, the organization boasts a first-class portfolio that features many of the industry’s finest wine, spirits, and beer brands. Additionally, Johnson Brothers is the only statewide distributor to provide delivery to customers across the Cornhusker state.<br><br>Our Night Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the fulfillment process to ensure that we are properly filling orders for customer’s accounts and that all items ordered are received. The ideal leader will have a focus on Employee Retention and Development, Safety and be Customer Driven.<br><br>This position is very hands on, and expectation is to have a high level of presence out on the Warehouse Floor (80%) and must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and does require flexibility with scheduling.<br><br>The standard hours for this role are Mon-Thurs 1pm –Midnight+ (business needs) Friday 10am -3pm+ (business needs).<br><br><ul><li>Assist overseeing operation of warehouse duties in receiving, warehousing, and distribution.</li><li>Assist route planning and system entry with Delivery Manager.</li><li>Coordinate and enforcing programs, operational/personnel policies, and procedures.</li><li>Practice controls of inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.</li><li>Assist managing physical condition of warehouse thru regular cleaning and helping implement planned new design layouts.</li><li>Inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.</li><li>Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.</li><li>Manages warehouse staff by assisting recruitment process, including selection, orientation, and training.</li><li>Coach warehouse staff job results by thru positive counseling. Ability to administer discipline to employees, as well as planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.</li><li>Payroll/Timecard maintenance and approval.</li><li>Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or comparable experience.</li><li>3+ years of previous management experience in Warehouse/Distribution environment</li><li>Strong computer skills. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Previous WMS experience preferred.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, versatility, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work as a team member.</li><li>Must be flexible to work multiple shifts.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Pay: </strong>$60-70k annual salary, DOE<br><br><strong>Strong Benefits Package:</strong> Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k/401k Match, Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, and short & long-term disability.<br><br>Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; criminal background check and a post offer physical (if applicable).<br><br><em>Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely based on qualifications for the job.<br><br></em><strong>Worker Sub-Type:<br><br></strong>Regular<br><br><strong>Time Type:<br><br></strong>Full time

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