Shipping & Receiving Supervisor (Salisbury)

In 1989, Wikoff’s first continual improvement department was established, adopting a Total Quality Management approach. Over the years, the department has matured and expanded its vision to include not only oversight of the quality management system, but also training programs and employee safety while adopting other improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma.

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations to ensure accurate material handling, inventory control, and safe storage practices. Reporting to the Logistics & Warehouse Manager, this role supports efficient inbound and outbound material flow while maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining organized warehouse operations and supporting uninterrupted production and distribution activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, staging, and material movement
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and ERP updates for all material movements
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Logistics teams to support workflow priorities
• Monitor warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety compliance
• Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts
• Identify and address material handling or storage inefficiencies
• Assist in training staff on proper warehouse procedures and safety standards
• Other duties assigned by management

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely material movement supporting production schedules
• Improved warehouse organization and inventory visibility
• Reduced inventory discrepancies and material handling errors
• Safe and compliant warehouse operations
• Efficient coordination between warehouse and plant teams

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Technical or logistics-related training preferred
• 5–7 years of warehouse or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with inventory control systems and ERP platforms
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and storage best practices
• Ability to coordinate workflow and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Reports To: Logistics & Warehouse Manager