Supervisor Inventory Control - Warehouse Shipping - Shift 1
4 days ago
Bakersfield
Job Description THE ROLE: • This position will report to the: Assistant Manager, • Travel requirements: N/A, • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, • Shift: 1 st, • Employment Category: Full-Time Regular, • Pay Range: $25.50 - $27.50 STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE The Supervisor Inventory Control oversees all inventory management activities to maintain accurate, reliable, and accountable warehouse inventory records. This position is responsible for identifying and minimizing inventory shrinks, ensuring precise and timely data reporting, and coordinating inventory audits with internal and external auditors. The supervisor collaborates closely with warehouse, operations, and finance teams to ensure compliance with company policies and to support ongoing process improvement initiatives. • Ensure accurate reporting, tracking, and reconciliation of all inventories in Red Prairie WMS and JDE systems., • Monitor inventory variances and shrink; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions., • Support production of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging demand by ensuring accurate staging, availability, and system consumption for daily production runs., • Oversee daily cycle counts, monthly inventories, and full physical inventories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Investigate discrepancies between physical counts and system records; resolve issues quickly and document findings., • Maintain accurate records of adjustments, transfers, returns, repalletizations, and reclassifications., • Supervise, train, and develop the inventory control team, providing daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback., • Establish clear expectations, hold team accountable, and ensure consistent compliance with SOPs and safety rules., • Coordinate staffing needs, task assignments, priorities, and workload distribution., • Process Improvement & Operational Support, • Partner with warehouse operations to improve storage practices, FEFO/FIFO execution, slotting accuracy, and material handling procedures., • Support QA with lot tracking, sample pulls, and rework/relabeling activities as needed., • Work with 3PL partners to ensure aligned processes and accurate inventory flow between sites., • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements., • Lead and prepare for internal and external inventory audits., • Address audit findings and drive corrective action plans., • Generate, analyze, and distribute inventory performance reports, including trends, variances, and improvement opportunities., • Maintain strict compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and food safety regulations Required Skills and Abilities: • Excellent leadership, organizational, and customer/employee relations skills., • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Proven ability to coach and develop employees by leveraging company-provided performance metrics., • Self-motivated and proactive, able to exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision., • Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment., • Competent in entering, retrieving, and analyzing data., • Familiarity with company GMPs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines., • Working knowledge of relevant business systems, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and WMS/LMS/ERP platforms, • High School/GED or 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control or warehouse operations or combination of both education and experience., • Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire, • Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with WMS systems such as Red Prairie and JDE; Highly preferred, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis, • Experience with FEFO/FIFO inventory rotation, • Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 °ree; Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor)., • Material exposure – moving mechanical parts, • Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, • Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs., • Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties in the Main Shipping area., • Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period of time 1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs. WHAT WE OFFER Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Group Life and AD&D, • Voluntary Life and AD&D, • Group Short-Term Disability, • Group Long-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Employee Assistance Program, • 401k, • Paid Time Off EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY "Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential." REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support or guidance. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM; Rotating workday/time off schedules, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays may be mandatory based on business and/or department needs.