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Warehouse Supervisor

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Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Job ID: 686

Location: Orange, CA

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $25 - $32 per hour

Summary:

As our Warehouse Supervisor, oversees all daily activities within the warehouse, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, and production support for a manufacturing environment specializing in connectors and small cable assemblies. This role supervises the Shipping and Warehouse teams, ensuring the warehouse operates safely and efficiently.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

  • Supervise, train, and coach team members in Shipping, and Warehouse/Inventory functions.
  • Prioritize daily workload, delegate tasks, and ensure clear communication across teams.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support employee development.
  • Ensure staffing levels support operational needs.
  • Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping of materials and finished goods.
  • Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts, spot-checks, and routine cycle counts to verify actual stock against system records. Investigate, reconcile, and resolve any discrepancies between physical inventory and the Inventory Management System (IMS)
  • Assist in planning and executing comprehensive annual or quarterly physical Ensure proper storage and handling of materials, including connectors, cable assemblies, and components.
  • Implement and sustain 5S, lean practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure customer shipments are processed on time and according to quality requirements.
  • Coordinate freight scheduling, including small parcel and LTL carriers.
  • Maintain compliance with shipping documentation and export/import requirements including ITAR, when applicable.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and enforce OSHA and company safety protocols.
    Ensure proper handling of sensitive materials and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, ISO standards).
  • Utilize ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems to maintain accurate data.
  • Monitor KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, purchase order delivery performance, and warehouse productivity.
  • Prepare and present reports on warehouse and supply chain performance as required.
  • Track team performance metrics such as picking accuracy, order turnaround time, and on-time shipment.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

  • Experience: 3–4 years of warehouse or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment required
  • 1–2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, material flow, and shipping processes
  • Ability to interpret production schedules and material requirements.
    • Experience in electronics, connectors, cable assemblies, or similar industries preferred

  • Forklift certification preferred

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Certifications & Competencies

  • Systems Proficiency: Advanced ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syspro) and advanced MS Excel or BI tools (Power Query, Power BI).
  • Core Competencies: Lean, Kanban, JIT, Theory of Constraints, data-backed decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills.

Systems You'll Use:

Google Workspace

ADP

U-Connect

GlobalShop

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

  • Base Salary Range: $25 - $32 per hour based on experience.
  • Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) match, and career development resources.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

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