About this role
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Warehouse
The Role
The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of an assigned team of employees who perform specific tasks as part of operations activities in a food manufacturing environment. Responsible for communicating expectations, building accountability and delivering desired results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Assures employees complete tasks in accordance with relevant company and legislative food safety and food quality requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for day-to-day supervision of an assigned team of employees who perform specific tasks as part of operations activities in a food manufacturing environment.
- Supervise a team of Loaders, High lift operators, Repack Associates, Warehouse Dispatchers, Sanitation, inventory, and General Warehouse Associates.
- Works closely with other departments regarding production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolves problems.
- Meets Warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
- Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment and employees.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal (OSHA) codes and regulations.
- Enforces compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Understands business processes and executes direction based upon business priority and strategy under the guidance of management.
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your manager, as dictated by business necessity.
Shift: 1st shift
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What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
- 3-5 years relevant Warehouse experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food/dairy industry.
- Thorough understanding of attendance and disciplinary systems in place.
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Practices High level of interpersonal skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft applications).
- Ability to work with all the departments.
- Reports to Warehouse Operation Manager
- Direct Reports - Warehouse Operators, Yard Drivers.
- Indirect Reports - Inventory Analyst, Repack
The base pay range for this position is $69,100 to $97,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis