Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and is expected to supervise and coordinate activities of the warehouse operations team engaged in assuring the safe handling of materials, preparing shipments including contracting with proper carriers, managing costs and keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments. The successful candidate works with a sense of urgency, plans ahead, and works closely with the Plant Manager, Plant Coordinator and Material Manager to meet all customer needs and company expectations.

• Promote employee safety and oversee the correct operation of all material handling equipment
• Ensure all direct reports perform their duties to process and follow company policies and procedures
• Ensure warehouse layout maximizes space utilization and allows efficient material flow
• Ensure proper 5S execution across all warehouse areas
• Certify forklift drivers and ensure all material is protected and handled safely
• Collaborate with Material Manager to improve KPIs and assist with periodic inventory
• Coordinate cycle counts and variance review/recount as required
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure correct material location, tagging, packaging, FIFO, and efficient movement to and from production areas
• Oversee and audit incoming and outgoing material activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper condition of shipments
• Direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas. Confirm shipment have left the building
• Plan trucks for effective on time delivery to internal and external customers
• Compile records of unfilled orders and communicate with Sales and Product Team on changes, back orders, etc.
• Prepare bills of lading and other logistics related documents
• Supervise transfer truck operations, including unloading, loading, and next-day staging
• Primarily responsible for supervision, but may assist with shipping/receiving, cycle counting, and other warehouse activities as needed
• Reallocate team members based on workload needs
• Any other duties assigned by the Plant Manager or a member of Management
• 3+ years of previous Warehouse & Logistics experience in a manufacturing environment/facility, including Material Handling and ERP/MRP systems expertise
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, individually and with a team
• Demonstrated composure in difficult situations
• Ability to focus on details and get things right the first time
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills