Warehouse Outbound Supervisor
AWGMississippi, United States
Posted May 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers.
Job Description
The Warehouse Outbound Supervisor is responsible for the administration of company policies to warehouse personnel, monitoring and improving productivity, quality, and cost control. This position requires strong communication and computer skills, with the ability to use and learn new technology.
Requirements
- Supervise warehouse employees in basic functions of housing product in the warehouse, selecting orders, and preparing for delivery to members in the most efficient manner.
- Responsible for the productive, timely, and quality shipment and/or receiving of all products for member stores.
- Increase production and effectively utilize the work force to maximize efficiency and reduce warehouse operating expenses.
- Hire, train, develop, recognize, and evaluate the performance of all employees on the shift.
- Provide an atmosphere of open and honest communications and a positive working environment.
- Enforcement and education of company safety, sanitation, security, and standards of operation.
- Responsible for reducing safety risks and minimizing exposure by working with team to insure all safety policies and practices are followed.
- Conduct audits, train employees, make inspections and observations, praise and acknowledge good safe practices, manage work-related injuries to minimize loss, and conduct complete accident investigations on all incidents.
- Responsible for subordinate development and training as related to area of responsibility with employees.
- Administer disciplinary action per divisional policies and procedures.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings with team to communicate daily goals, member needs, safety issues, and problem areas that need to be addressed.
- Work with Witron to ensure the smooth operation of the shift to ensure optimal performance of the automated technology.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus