Warehouse Operation Supervisor - Fort Collins, CO

Warehouse Operation Supervisor - Fort Collins, CO

Full-Time Exempt

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, material handling, order fulfillment, and warehouse personnel. This role ensures that all warehouse activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The Warehouse Supervisor leads and develops warehouse employees, coordinates workflow to support production and customer requirements, maintains inventory accuracy, and promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material movement, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to support changing production schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure timely staging and delivery of raw materials to production areas.
• Oversee the movement of finished goods from production to warehouse storage and outbound shipment locations.
• Monitor warehouse organization, housekeeping, and storage practices to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Inventory Management
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical inventory and ERP system transactions.
• Oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure proper identification, storage, and rotation of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies to maintain inventory integrity.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, train, and develop warehouse employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company values and expectations.
• Assist with employee scheduling, attendance management, and workforce planning.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees on warehouse procedures and safety requirements.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, food safety, and quality programs.
• Lead safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions related to accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a culture of safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all employees operate equipment safely and maintain required certifications and authorizations.
• Support audits and inspections as required by company and regulatory standards.
• Continuous Improvement
• Support Performance Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, service levels, and cost performance.
• Utilize operational metrics and reporting to drive performance improvements and achieve departmental goals.
• Additional Duties
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support business continuity by adjusting schedules and resources as operational needs change.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.