Inventory & Warehouse Supervisor

Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive, inspect, and stock incoming materials, supplies, and finished goods. Verify incoming shipments against packing slips and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate inventory through routine cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of variances. Oversee organization of inventory locations, ensuring bins, racks, and shelves are properly labeled and maintained. Ensure timely pulling, staging, and delivery of materials to production and order fulfillment teams. Monitor and support loading/unloading of deliveries using appropriate material handling equipment. Oversee movement of materials throughout the facility to support production flow and warehouse efficiency. Ensure proper recording, tracking, and completion of inventory transactions in the company’s inventory management or ERP system. Inspect materials and finished goods for quality concerns and ensure proper handling or escalation. Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas following 5S standards. Supervise Inventory Specialists and Material Handlers, providing daily direction, task assignments, and workflow coordination. Train team members on inventory procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and standard operating procedures. Monitor team performance, accuracy, productivity, and adherence to safety rules and PPE requirements. Support cross-department communication with Purchasing, Production, Receiving, and Materials teams to ensure inventory availability and timely material flow. Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment. Ensure daily production and warehouse goals are met through effective planning and resource allocation. Provide coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement guidance to team members. Requirements Required: Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management/ERP systems. Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies. Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality. Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 35 lbs regularly. Commitment to safety and proper use of PPE. Preferred High school diploma or GED. Previous warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing experience. Experience supervising or leading warehouse teams. Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts or ability to become certified. Experience using handheld scanners or barcode systems. Basic math skills. Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment. Experience in production, packing, or order fulfillment environments.