Warehouse Department Supervisor

About the role

Tire Rack is seeking a Warehouse Department Supervisor to join their Distribution Center team in Sparks, Nevada. This position is ideal for an experienced warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within an assigned warehouse department, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop warehouse associates while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and adjust staffing to meet daily production goals.
• Monitor workflow and communicate department progress and operational updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure products are handled, inspected, and processed according to company standards.
• Manage inventory accuracy within the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including inventory tracking, returns processing, and stock reconciliation.
• Identify operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with management to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with other departments to improve communication and streamline warehouse operations.
• Lead department meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and operational updates.
• Ensure material handling equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
• Support the onboarding and development of new team members.
• Provide recommendations regarding temporary-to-full-time employee transitions.
• Report department performance metrics and operational trends while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supervising, coaching, motivating, and developing warehouse associates.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to manage inventory, shipments, returns, and operational workflows.
• Ability to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement process improvements.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and customer-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Operational Excellence

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs

Pay

• $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40-50 hours per week, between 600 AM and 600 PM, with additional hours as business needs require.