Warehouse Supervisor

Summary

King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day operations at the South Park Warehouse. The supervisor will manage a warehouse crew, coordinate ordering, stocking, inventory management, and distribution of bulk supplies and assets to and from department sites.

• Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate daily activities of Distribution Center/Warehouse staff.
• Prepare assignments, approve schedules, leaves and vacations, resolve staffing issues, and provide coaching to staff.
• Develop and implement work‑site policies and procedures.
• Maintain smooth flow of warehouse/distribution operations, ensuring compliance with County and department guidelines, and record inventories per agreed frequency.
• Supervise processing of interoffice package deliveries and movement of materials to sites.
• Build vendor relationships.
• Monitor and process all orders, purchases, and blanket contracts; consult with County procurement specialists.
• Produce inventory reports for BOS Section and FMD Finance & Leadership.
• Manage department warehouse, coordinating inventories and bulk supplies, and supervise materials storage and handling.
• Monitor unit budget and expenditures.
• Possibly monitor staff delivery routes covering a County‑wide area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous warehouse management experience, including knowledge of warehousing and delivery operations.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, with familiarity with applicable inventory systems and ability to use database and spreadsheet applications.
• Lead/supervisor experience, with team building, coaching, counseling, and performance management.
• Demonstrated accuracy in inventory management.
• Safe operation and certification in forklift driving.
• Data entry and computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic math skills, organizational skills, and basic accounting principles.
• Effective communication, project and time management, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic understanding of building operations and required equipment and supplies for trades.

• Knowledge of public sector practices and operations, including planning, scheduling and public accountability.
• Experience with public sector accounting, inventory and asset tracking systems, such as Oracle and Maximo.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance with options for additional coverage.
• Retirement participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan and a 457(b) plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family, medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account and wellness programs.
• On‑site activity centers, employee giving and assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Applications must be submitted through the official King County portal. Applicants must meet all pre‑employment requirements, including background investigation, reference checks, a pre‑employment physical examination, a valid WA State driver’s license, and a forklift operator certification. The position is hourly and overtime eligible, with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Contact Sarah McCauley at smccauley for questions.