Fort Smith, AR - Warehouse Supervisor (Further Processing)

Bachoco Group is a leading multi-business and multiprotein producer, and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 40,000 employees.We offer a wide portfolio of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, which include farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

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Bachoco USAis seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our Fort Smith Further Processing facility.

Position Summary:The Warehouse Supervisor - Dry Goods and Parts Room - is responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, control, and distribution of dry goods, packaging materials, and spare parts used in plant operations. This role ensures accurate inventory management, proper material handling, and compliance with company policies and safety standards. The supervisor coordinates daily activities, provides direction to warehouse personnel, and supports maintenance and production departments to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse activities related to receiving, storing, issuing, and distributing dry goods, packaging, and spare parts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely data entry in the system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories to verify stock accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with purchasing or maintenance to replenish critical spare parts and materials.
• Ensure proper identification, labeling, and storage of materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within the warehouse and parts room in compliance with 5S and safety standards.
• Oversee the correct use and maintenance of material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Train, guide, and evaluate warehouse personnel to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, and procurement teams to ensure timely supply of parts and materials.
• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, usage trends, and warehouse performance metrics.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises XX employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proficiency in ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.

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    • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
    • Knowledge of spare parts management, inventory control methods, and safety regulations.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry materials and parts weighing up to 55 lbs (25 kg) occasionally.
• Perform activities requiring bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs or platforms.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, packing, or recording materials and spare parts.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or carts.
• Sufficient visual and auditory ability to identify materials, read labels and documentation, and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.