Distribution Center & Warehouse Supervisor

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Warehouse & DC (Distribution Center) Supervisor plays a critical role in keeping warehouse operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role leads and engages a team of hourly associates across a defined operational area—such as inbound returns, order picking, sorting, or outbound shipping—directly influencing productivity, quality, and service levels. By partnering closely with peers and internal teams including inventory, customer solutions, sales, and supply chain, the supervisor helps ensure daily execution aligns with overall site goals and business priorities. This is a fully onsite role, Monday-Thursday from 5 am-3:30pm ET based in our Hazleton, PA warehouse, providing hands-on leadership and real-time support to drive operational performance.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Lead and supervise 18-22 hourly associates across core warehouse activities, including picking, packing, shipping, returns, and return‑to‑vendor processes 
• Plan and execute optimal staffing for assigned shifts and departments in partnership with production and wave planning teams
• Oversee workflow on warehouse lines to ensure smooth product movement and alignment with upstream and downstream teams
• Ensure on‑time order processing and execution to meet service level commitments to customers
• Maintain accurate operational and productivity records; analyze daily metrics, report results to management, and provide feedback to support accountability and recognition
• Drive productivity, quality, and accuracy through hands‑on direction, coaching, training, and motivation on the warehouse floor (this is an active, non‑desk role)
• Coach and develop Warehouse Leads to effectively support and engage hourly associates
• Identify operational issues, analyze root causes, and present solutions and continuous improvement recommendations to warehouse leadership
• Make real‑time operational decisions to keep daily plans on track and support business needs
• Assign work, manage priorities and deadlines, and ensure consistent application of company policies and communications
• Leverage warehouse systems (ERP, WMS) to monitor performance, identify trends or risks, and execute corrective actions
• Monitor hourly and daily reporting, escalating concerns as needed
• Communicate clearly and follow up consistently with associates to support performance and engagement
• Enforce safety, security, and housekeeping standards; model safe behaviors, hold associates accountable, and ensure equipment and tools are available and in working order

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business strongly preferred, will consider equivalent industry experience 
• 3+ years of distribution or warehouse experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role preferred
• Demonstrated experience planning operations and driving continuous improvement
• Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment