Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Richardson, Texas, USA

About the role

Celestica is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations and teams within our manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience in warehouse supervision, demonstrating proficiency in material flow, receiving, shipping, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, distribution, traffic, finished good picking, shipping, offsite warehouse, packaging supplies, and inventory control.
• Directly supervise, organize, and control daily activities across one or more warehouse functions, such as shipping, receiving, material handling, or kitting/trolley preparation.
• Lead, schedule, train, and mentor a team of material handlers and clerks.
• Enforce all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment; act as the first point of contact for incident response.
• Oversee and enforce the execution of the daily cycle count program; work directly with the Inventory Analyst to investigate and resolve complex inventory discrepancies and transaction errors.
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of materials from storage to production lines, coordinating delivery for complex assemblies like liquid cooling modules and rack integration projects.
• Ensure all material movements (receiving, transfers, and shipments) are accurately processed in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP/MRP system.
• Maintain high standards of warehouse organization (e.g., 5S principles); conduct regular audits of inventory locations, labeling, and material handling practices.
• Monitor inbound and outbound logistics processes, verifying documentation accuracy (packing slips, BOLs, customs documents) for regulatory compliance and efficient carrier turnaround.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a dedicated supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience managing materials and logistics in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-tech assembly environment; familiarity with large volumes of varied electronic components is highly desired.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong practical experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic proficiency with ERP/MRP inventory modules; knowledge of barcoding and scanning technology.
• Solid understanding of cycle counting, inventory reconciliation procedures, and safe operation of material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Proven ability to effectively manage, motivate, and train operational staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work environment is split between a professional office setting and frequent time on the warehouse manufacturing floor.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and the ability to lift materials (up to 20 lbs) safely.
• Must be able to work in areas requiring the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings, to support production and critical shipping/receiving deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.