Temporary Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor directs the daily activities of the warehouse, shipping, and receiving functions for a flexible packaging converting operation. This role is accountable for the safe, accurate, and timely movement and storage of raw film, foil, paper, resin, inks, adhesives, solvents, printing cylinders, work-in-process roll stock, and finished goods — including printed rolls, laminated rollstock, and converted pouches. The Supervisor leads a team of hourly associates, enforces food-safety and GMP requirements, maintains inventory accuracy within the [ERP/WMS] system, and partners with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Customer Service to meet on-time shipment and inventory accuracy targets. The role carries independent authority over daily work assignments, scheduling, and performance management within the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct the daily work of assigned warehouse associates, ensuring appropriate coverage across receiving, put-away, staging, and shipping.
• Interview and recommend candidates for hire; onboard and train new associates on equipment, systems, and safety procedures.
• Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, coach associates, and administer corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Approve timecards, manage attendance and time-off requests, and control overtime within budget.
• Lead shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, safety topics, quality alerts, and customer-critical shipments.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive work environment and ensure consistent application of company policies and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Oversee inbound receiving, including verification against purchase orders, packing slips, and certificates of analysis, and the identification and quarantine of nonconforming material.
• Ensure outbound loads are picked, staged, verified, blocked and braced, and loaded to prevent transit damage to rolls and cartons.
• Review and approve bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping documentation; ensure accuracy of labeling, including customer-specific and GS1/barcode requirements.
• Coordinate carrier scheduling, dock appointments, and trailer utilization with freight partners and the [Logistics/Traffic] team.
• Support export documentation and compliance requirements as applicable, including [C-TPAT / customs documentation].
• Investigate and document shipping errors, damages, and carrier claims; implement corrective actions.
• Champion a safety-first culture; conduct safety observations, toolbox talks, and near-miss reviews, and ensure prompt hazard correction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, including powered industrial truck operator training and evaluation, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and PPE use.
• Verify that only trained and certified operators use lift trucks, clamp trucks, and other powered equipment, and that daily equipment inspections are completed and documented.
• Maintain foreign material control, glass and brittle plastic policies, allergen and chemical segregation, and area cleanliness standards.
• Participate in customer, third-party, and regulatory audits, and complete assigned corrective and preventive actions on time.
• Report and participate in the investigation of injuries, incidents, and property damage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• [3]+ years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing logistics experience, including [1]+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles, FIFO rotation, cycle counting, and lot traceability.
• Proficiency with an ERP or WMS system and standard business software (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools).
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse safety requirements, including powered industrial truck operation and OSHA general industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, bills of lading, and material specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to lead a team, document incidents, and coordinate across departments.