Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations within our manufacturing facility. This role drives the execution of all receiving, shipping, space management, and inventory control activities. The ideal candidate leads a high-performing team, enforces rigorous safety standards, optimizes layout efficiency, and ensures seamless material flow to support continuous production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Safety

• Direct, train, and mentor a team of warehouse associates, forklift operators, and material handlers.
• Schedule shift coverage and assign daily tasks to meet production and shipping timelines.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, local regulations, and internal safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

Receiving & Shipping Operations

• Oversee the safe,accurate, andtimelyunloading and verification of all inbound raw materialsand packaging.
• Manage outbound shippinglogistics, ensuring correct picking, packing, staging, and documentation.
• Coordinate withcustomers,freight carriers, dispatchers, and internal procurement teams to resolve logistical delays.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for quality defects or transit damage.

Inventory Control & Space Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and full physical audits.
• Reconcile physical stock levels against the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization tomaximize storage capacity and minimize travel time.
• Standardize storage locations for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.

 Preweigh Operations

• Supervise daily weighing and dispensing of raw materials perbatchrecords.
• Verify team members check material identity, lot numbers, and status labels beforeuse.
• Ensureaccuratebatch quantities and proper labeling of pre-weighed materials.
• Oversee safe staging of materials in designated production areas.
• Maintain complete andaccuratebatch documentation records.

Filling Line Supply and Coordination

• Coordinate thetimelydelivery of packaging materials and bulkproductsto filling lines.
• Monitor filling line schedules to prevent material shortages and minimize downtime.
• Verify correct packaging item codes,componentlots, and bulk product labels before delivery.
• Oversee the safe transport and staging of bulk materials to avoid cross-contamination.
• Reconcile leftover packaging materials and bulk components at the end oftheruns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure warehouse needs are metin a timely mannerwhile adhering to all quality, cost, sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise warehouseandPreweighstaffsdaily activities.
• Track and coordinate the receipt, storage, andtimelydelivery of goods and materials.
• Order supplies andmaintainsuitable inventory levels.
• Check orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
• Perform daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
• Ensure that the warehouse department isoptimizedand staffed appropriately based on the demand forecast.
• Ensure the team is compliant with all safety policies and procedures. Address hazards, deviations, and injuriesin a timely manner.
• Develop the team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short and long-term performance goals.
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally toassistthe team with operational issues.
• Review andmaintaintime records for employees.
• Handle routine personnel issues including training, coaching, and counseling.
• Participate in hiring and training new employees on job expectations.
• Encourage andparticipatein employee career development.

Qualifications

• 8-10years of warehouse experience in a similar manufacturingor distribution centerenvironment isrequired. 
• Prior experience with managing and developing hourly staff is preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment. 
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
• Strong time- management skills
• Ability to multi-task andsolve problems, whilemaintaininga clear sense of priorities and focus. 
• Possess a continuousimprovementmentality. 
• Ability to promote cohesiveness among team members. 

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.