Warehouse Supervisor

Job description:

At PLA Supply Chain Services, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervisor to lead our team and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage daily operations, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and provide guidance to a team to achieve production goals. If you are ready to take on a key leadership role and contribute to the success of our facility, this could be the role for you.

Our Story... So Far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Why Join Us:

• Bi-Weekly Pay - Reliable and on-time pay every two weeks
• Training Provided - Get hands-on support and coaching from day one
• Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with Company Match - Invest in your future with employer contributions
• Daily Pay Option - Access your earned wages before payday
• Growth Opportunities - Advance your career within a growing, nationwide company
• Team-Oriented Culture - Work with supportive leaders and motivated coworkers
• Job Stability - Join a well-established company with over 35 years of success
• Safe Work Environment - We prioritize safety, training, and proper equipment at all times

What You'll Be Doing as a Warehouse Supervisor:

• Lead and support daily warehouse operations at an assigned facility.
• Partner with onsite leadership to meet customer service and quality standards.
• Track and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Review performance reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate employee scheduling, timekeeping, and performance management.
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and retaining warehouse staff.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitor labor costs, minimize waste, and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Serve as the main communication link between operations, employees, and customers.
• Inspire accountability, set clear goals, and promote positive workplace culture.
• Establishes and maintains consistent and proper communication with internal and external management teams.
• Partners with onsite management team to ensure the customer's expectations of the highest level of quality standards and service are achieved.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly reports to ensure constant improvement in operations.
• Partners with onsite management team to ensure timely completion and administration of all employment tasks including employee scheduling, timekeeping, performance reviews, corrective actions, status changes, separations, attendance, and timely submission of required payroll data.
• Supervises or assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of employees.
• Works with the onsite management team in administering operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Serves as an interface between operations, customers, administration, employees, and logistics.
• Provides leadership and guidance to frontline employees. Establishes and communicates goals and objectives. Emphasizes accountability and inspires positive behavior changes.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, customers, and senior leadership.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a warehouse or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed production and operational goals.
• Experience with employee scheduling, performance management, and HR processes.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing reports and identifying areas for improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a physically demanding role in a warehouse/production environment.
• The ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods is required.
• Must be able to move or lift equipment, products, and materials.

Work Environment:

• This is a non-climate-controlled warehouse/production environment.
• You may be exposed to dust, loud noise, and fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold).
• All duties require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.