Warehouse Supervisor(IN, US)
Description
Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, maintaining efficient material flow, and leading warehouse personnel to support business and production requirements. This role ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational standards while driving continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Operations
● Supervise daily receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping
activities.
● Ensure timely and accurate material transactions in accordance with
established procedures.
● Monitor warehouse capacity, storage locations, and material flow to maximize
operational efficiency.
● Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of materials.
2. Inventory Management
● Maintain inventory accuracy through effective inventory control practices.
● Plan and oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
● Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
● Monitor inventory levels to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete
materials.
3. Team Leadership
● Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel.
● Assign daily work, monitor productivity, and evaluate team performance.
● Conduct employee training on warehouse procedures, safety requirements,
and company policies.
● Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
● Coordinate with Procurement on inbound material scheduling and supplier
delivery issues.
● Work closely with Production and Planning to ensure timely material
availability.
● Collaborate with Quality on incoming inspection, non-conforming materials,
and quarantine management.
● Coordinate with Logistics to ensure on-time customer shipments.
5. Process Improvement & Compliance
● Develop, maintain, and improve warehouse standard operating procedures
(SOPs).
● Drive Lean, 5S, FIFO/FEFO, and continuous improvement initiatives.
● Ensure warehouse operations comply with company policies, ISO standards,
and customer requirements.
● Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity, quality, and cost
efficiency.
6. Safety & Equipment Management
● Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
● Supervise the safe operation of forklifts and warehouse equipment.
● Maintain warehouse facilities, equipment, and storage areas in good condition.
● Promote a safe working environment and conduct regular safety inspections.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
● Inventory Accuracy
● On-time Material Availability
● On-time Shipping Performance
● Receiving & Picking Accuracy
● Cycle Count Completion Rate
● Warehouse Productivity
● 5S Audit Score
● Safety Performance (Zero Lost-Time Accidents)
● Inventory Variance
● Continuous Improvement Achievement
