Production Supervisor

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, manage floor staff, and ensure the safe and efficient flow of inventory from receiving to shipping. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of supply chain and logistics processes, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management:
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate warehouse staff, including shipping, receiving, pick/pack, and inventory control personnel.
  • Schedule shifts, manage workflow priorities, and allocate daily labor to meet operational demands and shipping deadlines.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and handle onboarding and training for new hires.
• Operations & Workflow Oversight:
  • Monitor the end-to-end warehouse lifecycle, ensuring accuracy in receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Optimize warehouse layout and slotting strategies to maximize space utilization and pick-path efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, or inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Inventory Control:
  • Oversee regular cycle counts and full physical inventory audits to maintain high inventory accuracy.
  • Investigate and report discrepancies, shrinkages, or damaged goods according to company policy.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Enforce all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct routine safety inspections of material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) and facility infrastructure.
  • Lead daily safety huddles and ensure incident-free shift handoffs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Proven experience operating warehouse equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, RF scanners).

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV's liability insurance provider.
• Ability to have reliable transportation as a means of transporting assigned referrals to job interviews in the community, attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to pass random drug screenings.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to regularly stand, walk, use of hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• The occasional ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The ability of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee works primarily in a warehouse environment subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations, noise, and heavy equipment traffic.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.