Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd shift

Trak Group•Hamilton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations at an automotive manufacturing client’s facility in Hamilton, Ohio. This on-site, full-time, third-shift role is responsible for leading warehouse employees and ensuring inbound and outbound activities, inventory control, material flow, staffing, and operational performance support production schedules and customer requirements. The supervisor develops daily and short-term operating plans, monitors performance against safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost objectives, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. The role includes coaching and developing team leads and material handlers, coordinating staffing and schedules, setting performance expectations, and fostering employee engagement and accountability. The position also promotes workplace safety and compliance, investigates incidents, documents root causes and corrective actions, and drives continuous improvement. The supervisor uses ERP and warehouse management systems to support inventory control and operational decisions and collaborates with warehouse leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and improve team performance.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling processes.
Experience managing inbound and outbound warehouse activities.
Ability to establish, monitor, and improve operational performance metrics.
Experience improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and supporting profitability.
Proficiency with ERP systems and familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).
Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and warehouse organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Ability to manage staffing schedules and adjust resources based on production demands.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of management and cross-functional departments.
Experience implementing process improvements to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support warehouse operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automotive manufacturing or original equipment (OE) warehouse environment.
Proficiency with SAP ERP.
Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory tracking tools.
Previous experience supervising warehouse team leads and material handlers.
Background supporting manufacturing production schedules and material flow.
Experience developing warehouse KPIs and performance dashboards.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience improving warehouse layouts, labor utilization, and operational costs.
Familiarity with root-cause analysis, incident reporting, and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Manage inbound and outbound shipping activities, including truck loading and unloading.
Maintain warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
Coordinate daily operational priorities to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Develop and execute daily and short-term warehouse operating plans.
Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
Ensure warehouse operations meet quality, service, and cost objectives, and support production needs in a changing environment.
Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse team leads and material handlers.
Provide hands-on leadership and direction to achieve daily operational goals.
Train frontline leaders to identify and resolve operational challenges.
Set clear performance expectations and promote accountability across the team.
Coordinate employee schedules and staffing levels; adjust labor resources and priorities to meet operational demands.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support; recognize positive performance and promote collaboration and engagement.
Establish and monitor warehouse standards, KPIs, and operational metrics; communicate expectations and review results.
Implement corrective actions when needed and identify ways to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
Partner with warehouse leadership to improve workflows, resource allocation, and operational performance.
Use ERP and warehouse management systems to support inventory control and operational decisions.
Drive continuous improvement focused on productivity, quality, cost control, and employee development.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental policies.
Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
Conduct follow-up investigations into safety, quality, and service incidents and prepare accurate reports documenting root causes and corrective actions.
Reinforce safe material handling practices and warehouse procedures; ensure employees understand and follow safety requirements.
Work with leadership and employees to continuously improve workplace safety standards.
Work extended hours as needed to support warehouse operations.