Warehouse First Line Supervisor

Qnity Electronics•Hayward, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees and supports warehouse operations, ensuring safe, accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of site activities. The role requires substantial knowledge of warehouse and operations disciplines and developing knowledge of related areas, including supply chain, inventory control, shipping, compliance, facilities, and production support. The supervisor works with moderate supervision and increasing independence in day-to-day responsibilities, resolving operational issues, coordinating vendors and contractors, and supporting internal customers. The position may supervise employees or contractors and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues. The role manages warehouse space and inventory processes, supports shipping and labeling activities, and provides operational assistance across SAP, MES, and related systems. It coordinates vendors, contractors, facilities services, purchasing, and cross-functional site needs. The supervisor uses judgment to address moderately complex or occasionally unstructured problems, considering immediate needs as well as longer-term business implications.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, supply chain, manufacturing operations, logistics, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of inventory-management and warehouse processes.
Experience investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions.
Ability to manage multiple operational responsibilities and priorities with limited day-to-day direction.
Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
Ability to coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to exercise independent judgment while understanding the broader operational impact of decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SAP for inventory, warehouse, purchasing, or supply-chain activities.
Experience working with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
Knowledge of cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
Experience with warehouse labeling systems and Zebra printers.
Experience working with GHS labeling or Hazard Communication requirements.
DOT/IATA shipping training or experience.
Familiarity with IMDG requirements.
Experience coordinating third-party logistics, warehouse, facilities, or service vendors.
Previous supervisory, team-lead, or employee/contractor oversight experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain warehouse space and act as a primary contact for warehouse activities and service providers.
Administer and perform cycle counts using SAP-generated inventory priorities, investigate discrepancies, and resolve inventory issues and root causes using SAP and MES.
Partner with Supply Chain on inventory write-offs and write-ons while maintaining segregation of duties.
Coordinate materials, labels, supplies, and other operational needs for warehouse and production activities.
Support sample shipments, including packaging and documentation, and maintain working knowledge of applicable DOT and IATA transportation requirements.
Support GHS labeling, including label printing and coordination of label content, templates, and sizing; coordinate with corporate Hazard Communication resources as needed.
Support activities involving DOT/IATA and IMDG requirements as applicable.
Coordinate repair, preventive maintenance, and service contracts for Zebra and other label-printing equipment.
Act as a site contact for the forklift telemetry system and coordinate resolution of system-related issues with service providers.
Provide operational support for inventory and warehouse processes in SAP and MES.
Resolve Webcycle transactions, including posting receipts, and clarify requester or receiving information with Accounts Payable.
Coordinate third-party warehouse and service providers and support contractor-related activities, including participating in contractor injury investigations when appropriate.
Coordinate janitorial and landscaping vendors, including account and invoice management, and manage applicable vendor relationships for security cameras, warehouse equipment, PPE, janitorial materials, and other site services.
Coordinate disposal of empty containers, including drums and totes, and arrange vendor pickups as needed.
Provide purchasing and ordering support for maintenance and production needs, including non-SAP materials, and support Manufacturing Technology and R&D ordering and SAP-related processes.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Maintenance, EHS, Accounts Payable, and other internal functions.
Provide supervisory or administrative support for assigned personnel or contractors, including timecard approval as applicable.
Support assigned site administrative systems and activities and participate in special projects, including facility and infrastructure initiatives.
Apply judgment and operational knowledge to resolve problems, communicate recommendations, influence outcomes, and provide guidance or subject-matter support to less experienced colleagues.