Inventory Supervisor

Flexsteel Industries Inc. • Edgerton, KS

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Flexsteel Industries is seeking an experienced, hands-on Inventory Supervisor to lead inventory, parts, shipping office, and yard activities at its onsite Edgerton, Kansas distribution operation. The role is focused on maintaining inventory accuracy, improving warehouse operations, ensuring safety, and leading employees to meet productivity and quality goals in a fast-paced environment.

The supervisor oversees daily operations, monitors inventory and resolves discrepancies, coordinates shipping and yard activities, and works across departments to improve workflows and operational efficiency. The position also involves investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to prevent recurring problems. The successful candidate will promote accountability, teamwork, effective communication, and employee development while ensuring adherence to safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting. Employees must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry 46–75 pounds, with occasional movement of materials up to 100 pounds using approved lifting aids or team lifts as required. The work takes place in a non-air-conditioned warehouse with fluctuating temperatures, noise, and industrial equipment, and requires use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of related work experience required.
• Experience supervising employees in a warehouse, distribution, inventory, or related environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and maintain productivity.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Commitment to workplace safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Solid employment history demonstrating reliability and accountability.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 46–75 lbs., with occasional material movement up to 100 lbs. using approved lifting aids or team lifts as required.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to safely work with warehouse tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned warehouse with fluctuating temperatures, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across inventory, parts, shipping office, and yard activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper reporting of products and parts.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Schedule, assign, and oversee employees to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Investigate inventory and operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Coordinate shipping office and yard operations, including carrier communication, shipping documentation, and trailer/container movement.
• Ensure team members follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Lead by example, take ownership of team performance, and support employee development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent full-time benefits package.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Employee discounts on Flexsteel furniture.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team while making a direct impact on warehouse performance.
• Safety-focused workplace committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED