Department Supervisor

Wastequip•Lithia Springs, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Supervisor (Warehouse) is responsible for maintaining a safe department at all times, leads by example, and must wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing all duties. They must also ensure that the employees they supervise do the same, and they must stop work immediately and implement corrective action if they observe any non-compliance. Operates warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as needed to support daily operations. Performs hands-on tasks including loading/unloading materials, organizing inventory, and verifying shipment accuracy. Oversees and assists with daily inventory management activities including cycle counts, stock rotation, and reconciliation of discrepancies. Monitors warehouse workflow, ensuring optimal layout and efficient movement of materials to support production needs. Immediately reports all accidents as well as near miss incidents to the Manager and/or EHS personnel. Actively participates in investigative and prevention activities to ensure similar incidents do not reoccur. Collaborates with Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety departments to train and assist in acclimating newly hired employees in the department’s daily operations, goals, and general expectations of the company, as well as ongoing (monthly) safety training per EHS. Follows an operational schedule, reviewing and adjusting schedules where needed. Completes all operational reporting as required, as well as administrative timekeeping duties. Oversees and directs daily operations of the team to meet output goals, stepping in to support team tasks when needed. Assigns work orders to appropriate team members as appropriate to meet customer commitments. Ensures quality through routine checks and strict process adherence. Monitors inventory levels and requests parts and supplies as needed. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure work performed meets customer and/or service order requirements. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, providing coaching and feedback as necessary. Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and provides timely feedback to staff. Interacts with customers as needed to provide status updates, obtain additional information, and ensure overall satisfaction. Provides daily status updates to management on progress of work orders. Works with appropriate team members to resolve issues or request support as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse/production environment.
Hands-on experience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment required.
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Teams.
Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a safety-first mindset.
Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or a 2-year technical degree preferred.
Prior experience with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe department at all times and ensure employees do the same.
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Perform hands-on tasks including loading/unloading materials, organizing inventory, and verifying shipment accuracy.
Oversee and assist with daily inventory management activities including cycle counts, stock rotation, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
Monitor warehouse workflow, ensuring optimal layout and efficient movement of materials.
Report all accidents and near miss incidents immediately.
Participate in investigative and prevention activities.
Collaborate with HR and EHS departments to train and acclimate new employees and conduct ongoing safety training.
Follow and adjust operational schedules.
Complete all operational reporting and administrative timekeeping duties.
Oversee and direct daily operations of the team to meet output goals, stepping in to support team tasks when needed.
Assign work orders to appropriate team members.
Ensure quality through routine checks and strict process adherence.
Monitor inventory levels and request parts and supplies as needed.
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure work performed meets customer and/or service order requirements.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing coaching and feedback.
Communicate goals, expectations, and provide timely feedback to staff.
Interact with customers as needed to provide status updates, obtain additional information, and ensure overall satisfaction.
Provide daily status updates to management on progress of work orders.
Work with team members to resolve issues or request support.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.