Warehouse Supervisor

About the Role

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing warehouse operations, shipping, material handling, and freight carriers under the direction of the Warehouse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Manager with hiring and training of new employees.
• Schedules, oversees, coaches, and trains warehouse staff.
• Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Manages the pick and pack operation and accurately ships orders following customer requests, routing guides, and company procedures.
• Prioritizes and processes shipments using the ERP system and coordinates with Sales and Accounting staff.
• Negotiates transportation rates and services with freight carriers to obtain cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products and materials.
• Analyzes the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes/mixes, or carriers.
• Receives and records new inventory as it is delivered; inspects and stores it according to policy.
• Conducts physical inventory, compares results to computerized inventory, and reconciles any differences.
• Replenishes stock and inventory as needed.
• Ensures all stock is stored in correct warehouse locations.
• Transfers inventory to trucks for delivery in a timely manner and according to schedule.
• Schedules materials being transferred to and from the warehouse; coordinates transfer of inventory between departments.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to develop strategic plans and procedures to increase warehouse efficiency.
• Monitors expenditures; implements corrective actions if needed.
• Enforces operating instructions and safety policies.
• Resolves routine equipment issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred; proven work experience as a logistics/warehouse supervisor or manager may offset the degree requirement.
• At least 2 years supervising warehouse operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience working in a GMP environment preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience transacting and analyzing inventory with ERP software systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient with data entry and inventory software and systems.
• Ability to operate all machinery in the warehouse, including forklifts, reach trucks, and scanning guns.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Special Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must regularly lift and/or move 10-40 pounds, and occasionally lift 50-70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time exempt role reporting to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, with supervisory responsibility for Warehouse Associates.