Distribution Center Supervisor bei Talkingrain

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with ⁠benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Kent Distribution Center team makes ideas a reality. They work hard to ensure our refreshing; flavorful beverages are safely sent on time to our customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all company policies, procedures, and expectations are followed to manage full goods, materials, and personnel at the Kent Distribution Center location. This is a great opportunity for a capable and driven individual to play a key role maintaining a fantastic warehouse culture and driving a best-in-class warehouse system.

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Northwest Operations

Direct Reports: Warehouse lead, Forklift Drivers, Sr. Distribution Center Coordinator, DC Inventory Clerk

Location: Onsite at our Kent, WA office 5 days a week

Annual Bonus Potential: 10% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Base Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market

• Supervise daily distribution center operations including receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and maintenance.

• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, QA, and Inventory teams to ensure materials availability, shipment accuracy, and compliance with QA standards.

• Oversee inventory management using D-365 and WMS, including daily counts, variance resolution, FIFO/FEFO compliance, and NCR management.

• Ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with SQF, FDA, OSHA, and FMCSA regulations at all times.

• Maintain warehouse organization, space utilization, equipment readiness, and order fulfillment accuracy.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

• Coach, develop, and cross-train team members to ensure performance, redundancy, and career growth opportunities.

• Foster a positive, accountable, and continuous improvement culture focused on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Communicate expectations, metrics, and updates clearly across departments and teams.

• Manage consumables, dunnage, disposal processes, and coordinate deliveries/returns efficiently.

• Promote a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring PMs and equipment repairs are completed on time.

• Provide coverage for vacation/sick absences, including occasional support at the Preston Warehouse.

• Support training initiatives, ensuring documentation is up to date and all required certifications (e.g., PCQI, SQF Practitioner) are maintained.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 3+ years of Warehouse experience, ideally in manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field; equivalent experience.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases, D-365 experience a plus.

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.

• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.

We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.

Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.

We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER
Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.

• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)

• Onsite and Hybrid Employees: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive $0.25 per mile.

• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

  • Employees may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.

• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!

• Vehicle Program –

  • Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate

  • Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!

  • Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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