Warehouse Supervisor

The Wasserstrom Company • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor provides leadership for daily warehouse operations at a specific manufacturing location, including supervising, developing, and directing warehouse associates. The role promotes safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while optimizing staffing and workflow. The supervisor collaborates with management to assess operational needs, implement process improvements, and achieve department and facility goals.

The position oversees people management and warehouse processes. It includes assigning and prioritizing work to meet shipping schedules, managing finished-goods inventory, minimizing product handling and damage, communicating truck-loading or customer-delivery requirements, and resolving operational issues. The supervisor also supports department initiatives and other warehouse operations as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two-year associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management and order-entry systems, such as SyteLine.
• Advanced knowledge of proper warehouse processes and procedures.
• Ability to use inventory systems and technology, such as radio scanners.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Advanced communication skills, including thoughtful speaking and writing and active listening.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including resolving conflicts effectively, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, meeting quality standards and demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organized, able to complete work in a timely manner, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills, including gathering and analyzing information and generating suggestions for improving work.
• Able to work independently and as a team member and contribute to a positive team spirit.
• Observe and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse associates at a specific manufacturing location.
• Provide direction to associates on assigned tasks and procedures.
• Train associates and provide performance feedback.
• Conduct associate check-ins and be responsible for achievement of goals and objectives.
• Complete other supervisory tasks as needed.
• Manage warehouse processes and procedures at a specific manufacturing location.
• Review daily work schedules, prioritize and delegate tasks, and ensure needed items meet shipping schedules.
• Review daily finished-goods inventory and minimize handling and product damage.
• Communicate special truck-loading configurations or customer-delivery requirements.
• Respond to and resolve warehouse operation issues.
• Collaborate with management and implement department initiatives.
• Perform other tasks to support warehouse operations as needed.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while optimizing staffing and workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree