Distribution Supervisor

Ventura Foods

Supervisor Distribution overseeing daily logistics operations for a food manufacturer. Responsible for supervision, safety, and compliance in warehousing and distribution processes.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in logistics and transportation management, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and optimizing warehouse operations. Proficient in training and supervising personnel to enhance productivity and maintain safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Logistics ManagementWarehouse SupervisionInventory AccuracySafety TrainingGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

LogisticsTransportationWarehouse OperationsInventory ManagementSafety ComplianceStock Layout OptimizationOrder SelectionClerical DutiesLocation AuditsPreventive Controls

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPlanning and OrganizationMultitaskingCooperationEmployee Understanding

Tools & Technologies

WindowsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordJDE

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in LogisticsFood Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance

Industry Keywords

Food SafetySQF CodeGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Warehouse ManagementDistribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide supervision for the daily efforts in receiving, storing and shipping of all finished products.
Provide operational support to Sales Coordinator to reconcile any customer complaints that originated out of department.
Support Distribution team efforts through the effective utilization of manpower, equipment and facilities
Responsible for the rearrangement of stock layout to best accommodate new product, consolidate existing product and recommend improvements in stock layout which would provide the most efficient flow of work
Help coordinate, implement, teach and participate in safety program activities to prevent and or reduce accidents.
Provide all required safety training
Establish and maintain housekeeping and sanitation practices consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local regulations.
Conduct monthly inspections to ensure compliance
Assist the Manager in the evaluation of warehouse duties in areas of shipping, receiving, order selecting and clerical and make recommendations to reduce non-productive effort in order to increase productivity
Select, hire, train and appraise warehouse personnel to attain the highest standards of service and optimum productivity levels.
Assure compliance with all published instructions and procedures related to warehousing matters through regular meetings to cover safety, GMPs, etc.
Ensures inventory accuracy by providing for the routine completion of location audits, ensures outbound orders are audited outside of customer specific requirements, investigates order shipping errors and develops corrective actions where required.
Oversee the scheduling of all inbound and outbound shipments, maintain logs and prepare documents as necessary.
Direct the work of shipping office clerical staff
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
Other duties as assigned
Travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Logistics and Transportation or equivalent experience
5-10 years of experience in Logistics, Logistics and Transportation
Supervisory experience in a warehouse environment preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of computer systems including Windows, Microsoft Excel and Word, JDE
Hands on working knowledge of distribution, warehousing and transportation disciplines
Efficient planning and organization skills, fosters cooperation with and understanding of employees and effective at multitasking and prioritizing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs