Warehouse Supervisor 5

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor Job Description

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees a team of warehouse employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across assigned departments. This role focuses on meeting business objectives in safety, quality, productivity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong employee engagement and adherence to established processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and support hourly employees by addressing their needs and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Recognize and commend positive performance behaviors while proactively addressing and discouraging negative behaviors.
• Use the Quality Network problem-solving process to identify operational opportunities, implement solutions, and actively engage the workforce in generating improvement ideas.
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) principles to improve warehouse layouts, material flow, and overall operational efficiency.
• Perform daily updates in the Timekeeping System (TKS) to ensure accurate processing of payroll data for all assigned employees.
• Use the A-3 reporting format to document problem-solving activities and follow local A-3 guidelines and standards.
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance metrics and facilitate two-way discussions with employees.
• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours within departments to reinforce safety standards and identify potential hazards.
• Plan daily workloads in advance to ensure adequate staffing, resource allocation, and on-time completion of tasks.
• Support colleagues and other supervisors to optimize overall shift performance and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Observe and uphold all contractual requirements, including national and local agreements.
• Enforce shop rules consistently to maintain a fair, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Perform daily Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) audit checks to verify compliance with established processes.
• Advance personal skills and leadership capabilities through the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.
• Keep the General Supervisor Shop Committee informed of all pending activities and significant operational developments.
• Oversee warehouse management activities including shipping and receiving, inventory control, and logistics coordination.
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and related technology to manage inventory and workflow.
• Supervise a team of 15 or more employees, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support quality assurance and quality control procedures within the warehouse to maintain high standards of product and process quality.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in basic math to support timekeeping, inventory, and operational calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with employees and stakeholders.
• Understanding of the basic technology used in the assigned warehouse area.
• Knowledge of scheduling practices and management systems to plan workloads and staffing.
• High level of analytical ability to address complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive performance.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and standards.
• Experience in warehouse management, including supervision of staff and oversight of daily operations.
• Experience in shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
• Experience with warehouse inventory management and control.
• Ability to operate or oversee forklift operations in a warehouse environment.
• Logistics knowledge related to material flow, storage, and distribution.
• Quality assurance and quality control skills.
• Interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and positive working relationships.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and improve processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Math skills applicable to warehouse and production operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to lead meetings and document activities.
• Scheduling skills to plan shifts and workloads effectively.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or related supervisory roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 1–2 years of technical or business school training.
• Training in a skilled trades area or equivalent technical training.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory management systems.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, including familiarity with union or UAW-related practices.
• Experience with Kronos or similar timekeeping systems.
• Experience supervising teams of 15 or more employees.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and warehouse management systems.
• Inventory management experience, including cycle counts and stock accuracy.
• Ability to use A-3 reporting formats and Quality Network processes for continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Workplace Organization (WPO) methodologies.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a structured, process-driven environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will have the ability to influence operational performance, develop your leadership skills through formal development plans, and collaborate with colleagues who are focused on optimizing results. The culture emphasizes clear communication, adherence to established standards, and active employee engagement, providing a solid platform for professional growth in warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

The work environment is a warehouse and manufacturing setting that relies on established processes, standard operating procedures, and formal quality and safety systems. You will work with technologies such as warehouse management systems (WMS), timekeeping systems like Kronos or TKS, and tools supporting Workplace Organization and A-3 problem solving. The role typically involves shift-based work with daily planning of workloads, regular team meetings, and safety observation tours. The environment requires adherence to shop rules, contractual requirements, and quality control procedures, and may involve overseeing forklift operations, inventory handling, and logistics activities within a busy, production-focused facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.