Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse SupervisorThe Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading a team of warehouse associates, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. This role requires strong leadership, inventory control experience, shipping and receiving knowledge, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts.Key ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Supervision:Supervise and lead a team of warehouse associates (typically 10–30+ employees).Assign daily tasks and ensure workloads are completed efficiently.Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety expectations, quality standards, and daily priorities.Train and mentor new employees on warehouse procedures and company policies.Monitor employee performance and provide coaching to improve productivity.Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.Inventory Management:Maintain accurate inventory records using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP system.Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations.Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.Implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.Monitor inventory movement and ensure proper product storage and labeling.Examples of Inventory Accuracy Improvements:Led weekly cycle count programs that significantly reduced inventory discrepancies.Implemented standardized receiving and put-away procedures to improve inventory accuracy.Worked with warehouse staff to identify picking errors and introduced barcode scanning procedures to reduce mistakes.Investigated inventory variances and collaborated with purchasing and production teams to resolve issues.Organized warehouse locations to improve inventory visibility and reduce misplaced products.Shipping & Receiving Coordination:Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and customers.Schedule deliveries and pickups.Prepare shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing lists, and shipping labels.Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and resolve receiving discrepancies.Communicate with transportation providers regarding shipment status and delivery schedules.Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.Examples of Shipment Coordination:Scheduled daily freight pickups with LTL and parcel carriers.Coordinated shipping priorities to meet customer deadlines.Prepared shipping documentation and ensured compliance with transportation requirements.Worked closely with customer service and production departments to ensure timely deliveries.Resolved shipping delays and coordinated replacement shipments when necessary.Forklift Operation:Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, or pallet jack equipment.Load and unload trucks.Move materials throughout the warehouse.Stack pallets and organize inventory.Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.Qualifications3+ years of warehouse experience.Previous experience supervising warehouse personnel.Experience with inventory control and cycle counting.Shipping and receiving coordination experience.Forklift certification or the ability to safely operate forklifts.Experience using WMS or ERP systems.Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Proficient with Microsoft Office and warehouse computer systems.Preferred ExperienceLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.OSHA safety knowledge.Experience with barcode scanning systems and RF scanners.Knowledge of freight carriers, shipping documentation, and inventory reporting.