Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor leads, directs, improves, and manages all aspects of warehouse functions for a specific facility, including shipping and receiving of raw material and finished product, stockroom operations and organization, inventory control, and relevant paperwork. The role requires maintaining high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, leading and developing the warehouse team, and providing timely, respectful service to all internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, inspire, and foster teamwork within the warehouse team to ensure performance and productivity targets are achieved.
• Lead and direct warehouse personnel, including material handlers, kitters, material coordinators, and pre-shipment auditors.
• Oversee all stockroom activities, including the safe receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of inventory in accordance with internal and outsourcer requirements.
• Work closely with the Manager and Planner to ensure proper flow of material.
• Utilize strategic planning and communication techniques to ensure all associates are clear on daily and weekly production goals and expectations.
• Use analytical skills to assess stockroom and warehouse needs and develop short- and long-term strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory integrity, accuracy, organization, and storage, including physical inventory activities when required.
• Ensure all associates are properly trained on automated and computerized systems required for their job functions.
• Participate in meetings with other program functions to understand material flow requirements, collaborate on efficient processes, and maintain clear communications.
• Manage material emergencies and requests from clients for units deployed in the field.
• Coordinate the transfer of project material from other warehouse locations.
• Navigate ERP systems to analyze material availability and expected receipt dates.
• Provide a safe, clean, and secure work environment for all warehouse associates.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associates degree and equivalent experience in warehouse management will be considered.
• Two or more years’ experience with warehouse or stockroom logistics or inventory control in electronic manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for inventory management.
• Familiarity with tools, parts, materials, and supplies used in the electronic industry.
• Proven ability to supervise the work of others and manage as appropriate.
• Ability to keep records, create reports, and interpret information to increase efficiencies.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Working Environment

Generally works in a warehouse and stockroom environment with duties on a pre-production work floor.

Physical Requirements

• Interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.