Supervisor, Material Handling (2nd shift)

Swisher stands at the forefront of innovation in the consumer products industry, blending a legacy of excellence with a forward-thinking approach. Established in 1861, the family-owned company has evolved into a trailblazer, renowned for its iconic Swisher Sweets cigars, cutting-edge American-made Rogue and Ammo modern oral nicotine products, and the premium Drew Estate cigar collection, which features ACID, Liga Privada, and Undercrown. Poised for the future, Swisher is redefining traditional categories with Volt+Co -home to groundbreaking products such as Mojo Energy Pouches. Swisher is also home to more than two dozen American-made, non-combustible tobacco brands under the Helme Tobacco Co. umbrella. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, with operations spanning the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua, Swisher continues to lead through innovation, setting new benchmarks in quality and creativity. Learn more at swisher.com.

The Material Handling Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of employees to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. The Material Handling Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, meeting production schedules, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a 2nd shift position with the hours of 3:00-11:30pm, Mon-Fri.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of materials and finished products
• Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of material handlers and warehouse associates
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production planning to prevent shortages
• Ensure accurate cycle counting and inventory reconciliation procedures
• Coordinate with other production supervisors to prioritize material movement based on production schedules
• Generate and analyze reports on inventory accuracy, productivity, and key performance indicators
• Interact collaboratively with production, quality, purchasing, and shipping departments
• Communicate material shortages or quality issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Schedule work assignments and monitor productivity to meet operational goals
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems for inventory transactions
• Ensure proper use of material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyor systems
• Oversee the proper handling of hazardous materials when applicable
• Responsible for enforcing all safety protocols and OSHA regulations
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of warehouse/material handling experience
• 2+ years experience serving in a leadership role
• Experience with material handling equipment and warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and lean manufacturing concepts
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience within the consumer packaged goods industry
• Forklift certification and other equipment certifications
• Experience with specific WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment

What we offer

• Base salary and bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
• Generous 401(k) Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career!

Official Contact Information

• Email: All official emails will come from an @Swisher.com address
• Website: Verify job listings and contact details on https://careers.swisher.com

Important: We will never contact you via Teams, Zoom, or Google Meets. If you qualify for an interview, the proper meeting method will be shared with you beforehand. Confidential information should only be shared through secure methods outside of email.