Warehouse Supervisor

Staff Management Group•Somerset, NJ

19d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating daily warehouse functions, ensuring that inventory is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse associates, enforces safety and compliance standards, and maintains smooth workflow across all shipping, receiving, putaway, and fulfillment activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and able to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Minimum 3+ years of warehouse supervisory or leadership experience
Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards and FIFO inventory practices
Proficient with WMS platforms (SnapFulfill preferred) and RF scanners
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to lead, motivate, and hold team members accountable
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods
Capable of safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance Management: Oversee daily attendance, monitor staffing levels, and communicate updates to management and staffing partners
Address performance or attendance concerns proactively through coaching and follow-up
Facilitate daily team huddles to assign tasks, share priorities, and review operational updates
Promote a positive, problem-solving culture that encourages teamwork across all departments
Safety & Compliance: Uphold and enforce all company safety policies and warehouse guidelines
Lead daily toolbox talks, document discussions, and escalate safety issues when needed
Maintain a hazard-free workspace and monitor for near-misses or unsafe behaviors
Inventory Control & FIFO Execution: Ensure all inventory handling follows proper FIFO methods to protect product quality
Oversee inventory movement and storage to prevent errors, loss, or quality issues
Immediately address and report deviations from established inventory procedures
KPI & Operational Reporting: Record, track, and update daily KPIs, including workflow bottlenecks and open orders
Conduct quick daily metric reviews to align team priorities
Provide accurate KPI summaries to leadership to drive operational decisions
Work Order Coordination: Review and monitor WO/RBI/RBS progress throughout the day
Communicate potential delays and present corrective action or recovery plans
Assist the team as a hands-on working supervisor when needed
Ensure proper use of scanners and SnapFulfill WMS for accurate task tracking and documentation
Systems & Technology: Maintain strong proficiency in SnapFulfill WMS and RF scanners for receiving, putaway, picking, inventory control, and shipping
Train warehouse associates on system use and ensure full compliance with digital workflows
Communication & Cross-Department Support: Provide clear, daily written updates summarizing meeting outcomes, work order statuses, and risk mitigation plans
Confirm interdepartmental requests through Slack/email and keep management informed
Schedule follow-ups when issues arise to ensure actions are completed
Collaborate closely with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to prevent workflow interruptions