Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today. This role will be onsite 5 days a week out of our Juneau, Wisconsin office.

Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. Spanish / English Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Summary:

The Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of these departments, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods, supporting inventory accuracy, arranging inbound and outbound logistics, fulfilling customer orders, optimizing product flow, and managing teams. The Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor will work closely with the Supply Chain, Planning, and Assembly teams to meet all daily requirements and with senior leadership to make Whisker the employer of choice in our region.

Essential Duties

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Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. Manages the day-to-day Shipping/warehouse activities, pick & pack, material handlers, inventory, and organization of the warehouse Develops, tracks, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) Participates in and conducts forklift training and ensures safe utilization of equipment Directly and through hourly leaders (Facilitators), manage the activities of team members working on multiple shifts to achieve daily departmental goals Coordinates with third-party warehouses and vendors Partners with the Planner/Expeditors to execute shipping and litter-related administrative responsibilities Establishes operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current Conducts cycle counts and tracks inventory regularly Problem-solve errors to establish root causes and countermeasures Sets warehouse best practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse Confers with department heads to ensure the coordination of warehouse activities (i.e., production, sales, records control, and purchasing; deals with vendors) Participates in the hiring process and helps train warehouse personnel and issues work assignments; plans for future hiring Compiles, analyzes, and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining, and distributing inventories Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, processes, and regulations May be required to flex hours to support all areas of the business Will perform additional responsibilities when required Leadership

Responsibilities:

• Directly and through hourly leaders (Facilitators), manage the activities of departments and team members working on multiple shifts.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Whisker policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and hiring associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing issues through coaching and discipline, and upholding safety and quality guidelines.