Warehouse Supervisor

Wabtec•Kansas City, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehousing activities. The successful candidate will coordinate receiving, warehousing, lineside materials and inventory cycle counts while leading a diverse team to meet productivity, quality, and safety standards. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance floor-level supervision with administrative reporting to ensure seamless customer satisfaction. The Warehouse Supervisor position has direct influence on business service levels, cost control, and operational reliability.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of warehouse experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Valid forklift operator's license and/or "Train-the-Trainer" certification preferred
Knowledge or experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office
A hands-on, results-driven leader who takes ownership and drives accountability at all levels
Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to act quickly and effectively in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence with respect to material flow
Ability to manage, train, and schedule warehouse staff, as well as conduct performance evaluations.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence, motivate, coach, and drive accountability to deliver results through others
Strong conflict-resolution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication (attention to detail)
Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple daily priorities and trouble shoot issues
Experience with cycle counting and inventory management
Understands the importance of the receiving function and its impact on inventory accuracy (verifying shipments against purchase orders and updating inventory records in the ERP)
Operational experience related to organizing and optimizing warehouse space and ensuring proper inventory placement.
Familiar with health and safety protocols and 5S lean principles

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day warehouse activities, including receiving, warehousing, picking and lineside health ensuring consistent achievement of throughput, service, and quality targets
Lead and develop hourly warehouse teams with a clear focus on safety, accountability, and results
Hire, train, and mentor warehouse staff. Conduct performance evaluations, set shift schedules, and manage labor hours
Proactively assess staffing, workflows, and performance gaps, taking decisive action to improve outcomes
Build capability across the team through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations
Maintain a strong, solutions-oriented presence on the floor
Ensure stock accuracy through regular cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and reconciliation of system variances
Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility.
Identify bottlenecks and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maximize efficiency and space utilization.
Coordinate with internal departments such as Purchasing to streamline receipts and resolve receiving/invoice issues.
Analyze reports on productivity and key performance indicators for senior management.