Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Sheridan, AR

Opportunity

As a key member of the AFO Supply Chain Operations organization, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving all on-site materials operations for Arkansas Faucets Operations (AFO). This role oversees warehouse operations, supermarkets, kitting processes, internal logistics, and inventory control activities to ensure the efficient flow of materials throughout the facility.

The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy through effective cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, storage location management, and material movement transaction integrity. This position also ensures the accuracy of Materials Master Data in SAP and provides leadership for daily materials operations, including receiving, storage, material handling, replenishment, and production support.

The successful candidate will build and lead a high-performing team while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, inventory accuracy, and material availability to support manufacturing objectives and customer requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

Materials Operations & Production Support

• Lead all on-site materials operations, including receiving, warehousing, supermarkets, kitting, inventory control, and internal logistics.
• Ensure efficient material handling, storage, replenishment, and delivery processes that support uninterrupted production.
• Partner closely with Planning and Scheduling teams to ensure materials are properly staged, kitted, and available to meet production requirements.
• Ensure timely material delivery to assembly operations while minimizing production downtime caused by material shortages.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for material-related disruptions and inventory issues.
• Establish and maintain standard work, operating procedures, and performance metrics to achieve operational excellence.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop materials associates to build a high-performing and engaged team.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) requirements.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop training and competency plans to support both short- and long-term business needs.
• Monitor employee performance and lead development initiatives that improve safety, productivity, and operational effectiveness.

Continuous Improvement & Material Flow

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimize material flow, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
• Design, implement, and sustain material replenishment systems including supermarkets, Kanban systems, smart buffers, and other advanced inventory management solutions.
• Define logistics equipment requirements and support the implementation of technologies that improve operational effectiveness.

Inventory Control & SAP Management

• Lead inventory control activities, including cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Audit inventory records and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Manage inventory movement transactions within SAP and ensure team members are properly trained in system processes and controls.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through data analysis, root-cause identification, stock adjustments, and disposition management.
• Maintain the integrity of material master data and serve as the site subject matter expert for materials and inventory-related SAP processes.
• Establish inventory control KPIs, monitor performance through PDCA methodology, and communicate results through regular management reporting.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reduction, waste elimination, and cost savings through analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reconcile distribution center and in-plant warehouse inventory on a routine basis to ensure financial and operational accuracy.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent level of education/experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience functioning in a leadership role
• 3+ years of experience in any of the following areas: Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Internal Logistics, or Material Flow
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, SAP, and inventory control principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, business ownership, customer focus, adaptability, curiosity, aand a passion for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Material Master Data, and Materials Management functions is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $69,650 - $105,850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

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