Warehouse Supervisor

Base Power Company•Austin, TX

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outbound Distribution Supervisor is responsible for managing the team that picks, stages, loads, and ships battery systems (materials) to satellite warehouses or 3PLs. This role ensures on-time, accurate, and damage-free outbound shipments, which is the final step before materials leave the Factory. The supervisor will lead and develop the team, prioritize workflow, plan loads according to lithium-battery transport rules, complete hazmat training, and ensure outbound operations align with the outbound calendar. Performance data will be used to identify and resolve bottlenecks, and the dock will be held to high standards for safety, quality, and compliance.

Requirements

5+ years in warehouse or distribution operations.
1-2 years of experience supervising a team.
Working knowledge of picking, load planning, and shipping documentation.
Experience with a WMS and standard warehouse reporting.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team to standards.
Forklift or powered-equipment certification, or ability to certify.
Ability to work in warehouse conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, develop, and schedule outbound staff (pickers, loaders, drivers) across shifts.
Assign tasks, ensure efficient use of people and equipment, and maintain clear expectations and SOPs.
Prioritize daily workflow to maximize productivity and minimize order processing times.
Direct picking, staging, load planning, and shipping of Base Power product to satellite sites and 3PLs.
Ensure the target share of orders are shipped within the daily cutoff with minimal pick and quality errors.
Build truck loads that optimize cube utilization while adhering to DOT hazmat requirements for UN3480 lithium-battery transport.
Assist the Logistics Scheduler in coordinating carrier pickups, tracking shipments, and communicating departure times and ETAs to recipients.
Collaborate with inventory, deployment scheduling, fleet, and satellite supervisors to resolve order discrepancies and align shipments with installation dates.
Prepare and verify shipping documents, bills of lading, manifests, and hazmat paperwork before dispatch.
Maintain accurate records of order status, manifests, and delivery confirmations.
Conduct quality checks on outgoing shipments to identify and correct errors before dispatch.
Track, report on, and drive improvements in outbound KPIs to reduce errors, cycle time, and costs.
Enforce safety, PPE, and equipment SOPs on the dock and in the yard, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.