Warehouse Supervisor (Inventory Control)

Readerlink Distribution Services•Ogden, UT

3d•$52,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor – Inventory Control plans, organizes, and monitors the Inventory Control function to achieve production goals at the level outlined by the plant manager. The role oversees inventory accuracy and processes, including cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, returns, damaged materials, stock transfers, quarantine, and stock-location organization. It also involves safely operating forklifts and maintaining safe, organized work areas. The supervisor leads and develops employees, makes interview, selection, and retention decisions, conducts communication meetings and performance reviews, addresses discipline and employee issues, and coordinates staffing and workflow with warehouse and other management personnel. The position requires accurate communication across the organization, participation in accident and near-miss investigations, and availability to work in all areas of the operation. Regular, reliable attendance is required because the work cannot be performed remotely. This position works in a warehouse environment with exposure to vibration, dust, and moving machinery. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent lifting and handling of materials, and the ability to earn forklift certification and operate equipment safely. The listed salary range is $52,000–$58,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Warehouse experience emphasizing inventory maintenance and SOP development.
Proven experience leading teams and managing employee performance and discipline.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience using a warehouse management system, including reporting tools.
Ability to work flexible schedules as required, which may include off shifts and weekends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all organizational levels.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports.
Proficiency in mathematics, including basic arithmetic and calculations using money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability and willingness to earn forklift certification and operate forklift equipment safely.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular inventory and cycle counts, maintain accurate inventory records, and reconcile discrepancies.
Complete monthly stock reduction.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
Manage returns of items no longer needed, including documentation and placement back into inventory.
Oversee assessment and processing of damaged materials, including timely reporting and disposal or return actions.
Coordinate and document stock transfers between locations and track inventory movements.
Manage quarantine for items requiring inspection or testing before returning them to inventory.
Organize stock locations to support efficient picking and restocking and optimize space and accessibility.
Safely operate forklifts to move stock in accordance with safety policies and regulations.
Lead employees, create a positive work environment, and make interview, selection, and retention decisions.
Conduct employee communication meetings, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions; resolve employee issues through problem solving.
Provide employee training, career counseling, and development.
Review functional requirements and assign employees to appropriate work areas.
Manage multiple priorities and problems and coordinate daily workflow with management and warehouse personnel.
Perform accident and near-miss investigations.
Remain available to work in all areas of the operation.
Promote accurate, timely communication throughout the organization and set a positive example for coworkers.
Maintain work areas and correct unsafe conditions immediately.