Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day warehouse activities and leading frontline team members to achieve operational, safety, quality, and customer service objectives. This exempt leadership position oversees workflow execution, labor utilization, and operational performance within a high‑volume logistics environment.

This role serves as a key link between warehouse associates and site leadership, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, processes are consistently followed, and customer expectations are met. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and workplace safety while supporting overall facility performance.

• Direct daily warehouse activities to ensure operational targets, service commitments, and productivity expectations are achieved.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to warehouse personnel while promoting employee engagement and accountability.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, labor distribution, and operational priorities based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Monitor workflow performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges or service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, safety regulations, and established work processes.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, performance feedback, and ongoing workforce development initiatives.
• Review operational metrics, productivity reports, and quality results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross‑functional departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain operational continuity.
• Assist with audits, customer visits, compliance reviews, and facility inspections as required.
• Promote a safety‑first culture by reinforcing safe work practices and maintaining compliance with all workplace safety standards.
• Communicate operational priorities, performance updates, and business objectives to team members and management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, quality, and service performance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; post‑secondary education is a plus.
• Previous leadership experience within a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced operational setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience utilizing warehouse management systems and standard business software applications.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining operational focus.<
• Experience analyzing performance data and driving accountability within a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, where permitted by applicable law.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law.

• Work is performed in both warehouse and office environments.
• Regular exposure to warehouse equipment, material handling machinery, and active production areas.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity levels, vibration, and industrial noise.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the facility.
• Ability to sit and use a computer for administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment while working in operational areas.

Schnellecke Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.