Sr Warehouse Supervisor

The Senior Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment, including receiving, inventory control, material handling, storage, shipping, and workforce management. This role ensures the uninterrupted flow of materials to production, maintains inventory accuracy, drives operational excellence, and promotes a safe and efficient workplace while meeting customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations

Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping operations.

Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer requirements.

Monitor warehouse workflow and allocate resources to meet operational objectives.

Implement and maintain warehouse procedures, processes, and best practices.

Inventory Management

Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.

Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment activities.

Ensure compliance with inventory control policies and FIFO/FEFO methodologies where applicable.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate warehouse personnel, including supervisors, leads, and warehouse associates.

Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.

Coordinate staffing requirements, scheduling, and workload balancing.

Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

5–8+ years of warehouse, logistics, or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Experience supporting manufacturing production operations.

Technical Skills

Strong inventory control and material flow management knowledge.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Experience with barcode scanning systems and warehouse automation technologies.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

Leadership Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.