Supervisor, Warehouse

About the Role

The Warehouse Supervisor organizes and maintains inventory and stock controls. Ensures storage areas and warehouse are kept clean and tidy, identifying areas where processes could be improved and work practices amended. Brings a quality aspect to all warehousing operations. Leads by example and provides clear direction while supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Active role in training, performance assessment, development, and disciplinary responsibilities
• Assist colleagues when necessary and continue to be polite and helpful at all times to ensure a smooth running of the warehouse
• Provide clear verbal or written instructions so that the expectations of employee roles are understood
• Motivate direct reports, provide guidance, and delegate tasks, which requires strong leadership skill
• Responsible for ensuring warehouse is always ready for internal and external audits
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data, spreadsheets and strong numeracy skills to carry out these tasks efficiently
• Maintain and develop departmental procedures
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, shipping, warehouse, and in the quality of goods
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 5 – 6 years of relevant experience
• Forklift Certification preferred, not required
• California Driver’s License as Required
• Previous work experience in a lab preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Ability to work independently in a team environment

Work Environment

• Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment
• Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

AI & Digital Fluency

Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Hybrid Work Model

This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Pay

Primary Location (Palo Alto, CA) Base Pay Range: $86,700 - $119,250. Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $73,695 - $101,363. If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range is: $78,030 - $107,325.