Warehouse Supervisor

Radius Recycling•Oakland, CA

20d

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor reports to the General Manager and oversees shipping, receiving, inventory maintenance, and the warehouse team. The role ensures that warehouse activities comply with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and that inventory processes are accurate and efficient. Duties include handling materials and merchandise, recording incoming items, entering data, arranging transportation, maintaining inventory records, and supporting purchasing and maintenance operations. The supervisor works with management, the Purchasing Agent, the Maintenance Manager, and operations employees, including coordinating parts orders and negotiating contracted inventory pricing to maintain sufficient stock for planned and unplanned repairs. The position also supports the company’s internal control process, reports operational or policy concerns, and identifies equipment deficiencies for management. It provides backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed. Work takes place in a warehouse and scrap-yard environment, with exposure to varying weather, noise, fumes, and dirt. Personal protective equipment is required to address these hazards. Workload and schedules can be unpredictable, with considerable pressure during peak periods and extra hours sometimes required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or experience in a similar role preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven ground, crouch or bend consistently, reach frequently, twist and turn continually, climb occasionally, and handle and grasp parts continually.
Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continually, with visual acuity for close detail work.
Attention to detail and continuous awareness while working independently.
Must wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or experience in a similar role.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory maintenance in compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Maintain accurate stock counts, cycle counts, perpetual inventories, and related reports.
Ensure accurate stock-item records and closeout of purchase orders.
Determine appropriate shipping methods based on applicable procedures, routes, and rates.
Verify inventory computations through cycle counts and work with buyers and managers to resolve damages, shortages, and specification nonconformance.
Assist with directing or routing materials to departments using appropriate work devices.
Ensure accurate data entry and requisition processing, and cross-train with buyers to support purchasing as needed.
Monitor the parts counter and use of company-owned tools and equipment.
Negotiate contracted pricing related to inventory maintenance and ensure adequate parts inventory for planned and unplanned repairs.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate management for maintenance or repair.
Support the company’s internal control process, comply with defined controls, and suggest or make improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to management.
Oversee warehouse maintenance and team members, including assigned direct reports, and ensure adherence to company processes, policies, and procedures.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.