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Material Handling Supervisor
- Vitality Works Inc (Albuquerque, NM)
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Come Grow with Us!
Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.
Position Summary:
The Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all material handling operations across the Vitality Works business, with a focus on the warehouse and production areas. This includes supervising and supporting the Material Handling team, ensuring timely and accurate flow of materials, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Supervisor plays a key leadership role in developing their team, optimizing workflows, collaborating across departments, and ensuring alignment with production schedules, customer needs and warehouse procedures. This position requires a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who leads by example and fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Supervise daily material handling operations, ensuring timely delivery and return of materials to/from productions areas.
+ Manage and mentor Material Handling Tech I, II and III team members, including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
+ Coordinate staging, issuing, and de-issuing of materials both physically and electronically to support production efficiency.
+ Oversee and ensure accurate execution of inventory control processes including cycle counts and warehouse bin audits.
+ Collaborate with production, Quality, and warehouse teams to proactively resolve material flow issues and production support needs.
+ Maintain warehouse and production staging areas in a clean, organized, and safety – first culture among the team.
+ Ensure adherence to all warehouse safety practices and promote a safety – first culture among the team.
+ Identify workflow inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve accuracy, productivity, and team performance.
+ Ensure all warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, drum dollies) is operated safely and appropriately by certified staff.
+ Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits, traceability, and compliance with company procedures.
+ Serves as a liaison between Material Handling and cross – functional departments to support smooth operational execution.
+ Lead by example in professionalism, work ethic and accountability.
Qualifications
Skills & Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or logistics – related certification preferred.
+ Minimum 3 years of warehouse or materials handling experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
+ Proficient in inventory systems. ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Office Suite).
+ Strong understanding of warehouse safety protocols, GMP, and FDA – regulated environments.
+ Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high – performing teams.
+ Highly detail – oriented with strong planning and time – management skills.
+ Forklift and PIT operation certification (or ability to obtain certification).
+ Ability to assess workloads and adjust team schedules and priorities as needed.
+ Comfortable working in a noisy, high traffic, and sometimes disruptive warehouse setting.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
+ Ability to lift 75 lbs. and able to move up to 500 lb. drum dolly on a regular basis
+ Able to stand for long periods of time
+ This position requires strenuous physical activity throughout the day.
Vitality Works Benefits:
At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
+ Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
+ Health Savings Account
+ Benefits: Basic L ife/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
+ Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
+ 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
+ Group Voluntary Benefits
+ 2 FREE Supplements per month
+ Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
+ Referral Bonus Program
Apply Today on the Vitality Works Career Portal!
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