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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Warehouse Supervisor is a key member of the warehouse operations team, responsible for leading and motivating a team of hourly associates to meet established goals, standards, and daily targets. This role drives associate engagement, productivity, quality, accuracy, and safety across assigned areas (inbound, outbound, order processing, shipping, returns, etc.) by providing hands-on leadership and day-to-day direction. The Supervisor ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) are in effect, assuring the quality and quantity of products. Close collaboration with peers and internal business teams—including inventory, customer solutions, sales, supply chain, and warehouse operations—is essential to align decisions and outcomes with overall site goals and objectives.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday/3 PM - 11:30 PM - with some flexibility for coverage and occasional weekend work

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment; ensure all equipment is in working order and that associates have the tools they need to be effective.
• Drive a Safety Culture that values associate engagement with the Safety Program; ensure all appropriate safety training is completed and all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety requirements are followed.
• Supervise associates in picking, consolidating, packing, as well as secondary production functions (returns, return-to-vendor, make ready/audit, etc.).
• Motivate and guide the team to meet all daily targets, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSMs), while maintaining high quality and productivity standards through continuous direction, training, and motivation (extensive time spent on the warehouse floor—this is not a desk job).
• Implement optimal staffing mix during assigned shift for applicable department(s) in partnership with management and the production/wave planning office.
• Monitor warehouse lines to ensure goods flow properly within the facility; communicate best practices for conveying goods to associates within and across upstream and downstream departments.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring associates are adequately trained in all aspects of their job function, including RF replenishment techniques, accurate accounting of items picked and staged, and safe operation of equipment in a high-velocity work environment.
• Maintain accurate records of processed merchandise, packages, shipments, tracking numbers, and associate productivity; ensure all paperwork is properly documented. Prepare daily reports of these metrics for the management team and provide appropriate feedback to associates to support accountability and recognition.
• Coach and develop Warehouse Leads and hourly associates through regular evaluations, coaching diaries, and day-to-day motivation and support.
• Ensure on-time order processing and warehouse throughput.
• Use Root Cause Analysis to investigate operational errors; present problem analysis of operational issues to management and recommend corrective actions in a creative and logical manner.
• Be solution-oriented and routinely make recommendations for continuous improvement within the site.
• Exercise autonomy to make operational decisions on the fly to keep building plans on track and support the business.
• Assign work, meet completion dates, and interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies and communications.
• Plan and organize day-to-day operations activities and objectives using independent discretion in partnership with the Warehouse area.
• Appropriately communicate with, follow up with, and support associates in a timely manner.
• Leverage facility systems to generate reports, understand trends and potential roadblocks, interpret corrective measures needed, and execute plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Monitor hourly/daily reporting and escalate concerns when needed.
• Learn, understand, and regularly execute tasks related to the various software programs used to run the facility (e.g., ERP, WMS, SAP).
• Follow all established facility safety and security standards; set the example for, coach, and hold hourly associates accountable.
• Take personal responsibility for following all SOPs, cGMPs, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Associate degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business is a plus
• Military experience may be used in lieu of formal education
• Equivalent level of industry experience accepted

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience in a Lead or Supervisory role within a warehouse/distribution environment required
• Familiarity with Warehousing Inventory Control procedures, concepts, and management systems
• Experience with cycle counting, shipping & receiving, and knowledge of DOT regulations
• Experience with various Material Handling equipment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Suite programs
• Previous experience or proficiency in SAP and/or other warehouse management platforms (WMS, ERP) preferred
• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging objectives with limited supervision
• Able to openly communicate across all levels of management, customers, and vendors
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (accuracy, timeliness, reliability, adaptability, and responsiveness)
• Customer-focused with strong data and analytical skills
• Proven track record in planning and an interest in continuous improvement
• Results-oriented professional able to solve problems and implement change
• Strong supervisory and managerial skill set—able to lead others, align actions and plans to strategies, support a learning culture, and build collaborative, motivated teams focused on results
• Potential to grow into positions of increasing responsibility based on results and capabilities

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)  

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Nestlé's benefits offer a competitive total rewards package including programs to support your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

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Job Requisition: 406321