Warehouse Supervisor

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Supervise all inbound and outbound logistics activities, including unloading, racking, picking, staging, and shipping.
• Ensure all materials are handled, stored, and delivered accurately and safely.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager to improve warehouse performance and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient facility aligned with company and customer standards.
• Aid in maintaining facility security and compliance with site-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory balances and location control using eWMS and SAP.
• Perform and oversee goods receipts, transfers, and adjustments in SAP/EWMS.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of RF scan transactions and system updates.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies promptly and report variances to Operations.
• Support regular cycle counts, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to material accuracy.
• Ensure forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding/shrink-wrap equipment safely and efficiently in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Perform and document daily forklift safety inspections, Equipment logs, report maintenance issues immediately.
• Promote and enforce site safety practices, including PPE usage, traffic management, and emergency procedures.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for Production, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics.
• Communicate shipment and receiving status updates to customer stakeholders.
• Report any quality, damage, or unidentified material issues promptly.
• Support customer audits and provide accurate records and reports as required.
• Track and report daily activity metrics (receipts, shipments, on-time performance, inventory accuracy).
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist in employee training, performance feedback, and adherence to SOPs.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or logistics experience, including 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in using SAP, eWMS, or similar inventory management systems required.
• Prior forklift certification and RF scanning experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficient with RF scanners and basic Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate others.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift operation (stand-up and sit-down); certification preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.