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Nash Finch Company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the U.S. with annual sales of $4.7 billion. The company’s core business, food distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries and exchanges. The company also owns and operates a base of retail grocery stores, primarily in the Midwest, under various banners and trade names. Nash Finch has a rich, long-standing history rooted in family values, which can be traced back to 1885 when the Nash Brothers ran a small candy and tobacco store in North Dakota. The brothers, with the later addition of the Finch family, quickly expanded into the food distribution business. While the players have changed over the years, the story of Nash Finch Company is based upon its people and their vision and achievement. With more than 8,000 associates nationwide, Nash Finch is a large company that maintains that small-company feel. It’s an exciting time to be a part of Nash Finch Company. It’s growing its distribution and military business, opening new retail store formats, and applying continuous improvement programs and practices to increase efficiency. It’s a fast-paced, changing environment where associates have a real opportunity to apply their skills, experience and talents to make a difference.

            Basic Function

Responsible for the organization, scheduling of staff, and directing of the warehouse on a day-to-day work plan; ensuring excellent customer service, high productivity, and a safe work environment.  Adjusts schedules as necessary in both the shipping and receiving areas, responsible for warehouse scratch rates, order accuracy, productivity levels and facility maintenance. Accountable for warehouse shipping crew associates performance-accuracy, productivity, and following safe methods. Responsible for warehouse sanitation, maintenance, and inventory control.

Essential Duties

•  Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of all shipping/receiving crew associates.
• Responsible for the unloading and receiving of all trucks. Checks for proper rotation, damage, and product freshness.
• Responsible for order selection, replenishment, and loading.
• Trains associates on the proper techniques and functions of shipping/receiving.
• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for the crew.
• Records, reports and investigates all accidents.
• Maintain general oversight of building conditions with particular attention paid to cleanliness, product storage, safety concerns, product damage prevention and internal security concerns.
• Controls costs on supplies and labor.
• Ensures proper use of all power equipment.
• Schedules appointments for inbound freight.
• Ensures all loads are loaded on time.
• Coordinates deliveries and dispatch activities on the shift as needed.
• Review all paperwork/processes for accuracy and coordinate timely outbound deliveries/inbound receipts with clerical team, customer service, and transportation as needed
• Works with buyers on all scheduling, quality and vendor issues.
• Monitor employee performance and provide correction/training as needed
• Manage through floor presence, group interaction, and analysis of WMS production data with pre-determined productivity expectations.
• Other duties/projects as assigned by Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• High School Diploma/GED; additional college level work is a plus.
• 3+ years Warehouse Supervisor experience required, preferably in a food distribution setting
• Good communication skills Knowledge of EXE System, as well as experience with shipping/labor standard/inventory control functions using our warehouse management system or a similar system
•  Analytical skills to review numbers for developing benchmark.
•  Proven effective leadership abilities; lead by example in terms of overall performance and conduct
•  Ability to adhere to follow through on a plan of action.
•  Develop quick and creative solutions to problems.
•  Ability to work flexible hours and/or a variety of shifts.
•  Work with all levels of management and line associates. 
•  Strong with human relations skills, conflict resolution, problem solving 
•  Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing.

 We offer competitive pay, promotional opportunities and great benefits, including health care, dental, vision, 401k and more.

Nash Finch Company is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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