Warehouse Supervisor
Posted
Position Opportunity
The Warehouse Supervisor supports warehouse operations across multiple facilities by supervising day-to-day warehouse activities during assigned shifts. This role ensures operational continuity, employee coverage, safety compliance, and productivity while acting as a key liaison between warehouse, production, and processing teams. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a hands-on leadership role and supports the Warehouse Manager in meeting daily operational and staffing goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise warehouse operations at assigned sites during designated shifts.
- Monitor production schedules for updates related to expiration dates, material changes, product launches, and inventory needs.
- Ensure line supervisors and plant leadership have the resources required to operate efficiently.
- Complete daily shift reports in preparation for management and morning meetings.
- Document and report incidents occurring during assigned shifts and coordinate transportation for injured employees when medical attention is required.
- Operate and demonstrate working knowledge of warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
- Participate in employee discipline processes, including verbal and written warnings, in coordination with management.
- Communicate with production and processing teams regarding shortages, delayed product movement, and raw material availability.
- Monitor daily attainment and productivity goals across warehouse operations.
- Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and development of warehouse employees.
- Travel between facilities weekly or as needed to support operational demands.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in daily operations.
- Approve employee timecards daily in ADP and submit mileage documentation for inter-site travel.
- Coordinate staffing needs with internal recruiting teams and temporary staffing agencies.
- Monitor warehouse camera systems as needed to support safety and security.
Daily Responsibilities
- Verify inventory accuracy prior to shipment.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness throughout warehouse areas.
- Report damage to equipment, dock doors, lift trucks, and product.
- Create and submit work orders for facility and equipment repairs.
- Supervise switchers, box truck drivers, and third-party drivers during assigned shifts.