Warehouse Supervisor II
A. O. Smith Corporation · Appleton, WI · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Primary Function
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the warehouses. This role ensures efficient workflow execution, accurate inventory movement, and safe, high-performing operations while delivering on quality, service, and productivity targets.Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and material movement
- Cook up and prioritize work assignments to meet production and customer delivery requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments
- Maintain workflow and adjust staffing or priorities to meet changing business needs
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members to drive performance and engagement
- Manage employee schedules, attendance, and shift coverage to ensure operational continuity
- Provide training and onboarding for new employees and support cross-training initiatives
- Ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance with inventory control processes and quality standards
- Partner with materials and planning teams to ensure alignment on material flow and inventory needs
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Serve as primary point of contact between warehouse operations and other departments
- Communicate daily priorities, issues, and performance updates to leadership
- Collaborate with production, scheduling, and logistics teams to meet business objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Business Management or a related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
- 2 to 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Basic knowledge of economy of motion techniques
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and lead employees in high-stress environments
- Prior experience supervising or managing employees in a production or warehouse environment
- Experience in roles such as Operations Scheduler, Merchandise Coordinator, or Loss Prevention Supervisor