Warehouse Supervisor (Loading Dock - AM Shift)

Town & Country Event Rentals•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loading Dock Supervisor is responsible for leading daily loading dock operations for an event rental warehouse. The Loading Dock Supervisor ensures inventory is loaded and unloaded safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, operational efficiency, and safety compliance. The Loading Dock Supervisor oversees loading dock staff, manages labor productivity and payroll, ensures adherence to OSHA regulations, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support warehouse and dispatch operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business preferred
3-5 years of warehouse, shipping, or dock operations experience
1-3 years of superivsor experience in a warehouse environment required
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Knowledge of warehouse operations
Ability to coordinate oversight over multiple loading docks, routes, and crew schedules simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft Office, or similar software

Nice To Haves

Forklift Certification
OSHA Safety Training
Process improvement training

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop loading dock personnel
Lead daily shift meetings to communicate order priorities, operational updates, and safety expectations
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of safety within the department
Provide ongoing training on handling inventory, loading/unloading procedures, and other best practices
Support employee engagement and recognize strong performance
Coordinate daily dock schedules to ensure efficient loading and unloading of inventory
Ensure outbound and inbound inventory counts are accurate
Optimize workflow and dock utilization to maximize productivity and minimize delays
Collaborate with warehouse operations to meet operational goals
Monitor and report productivity metrics
Implement operational improvements to increase efficiency
Educate and enforce all warehouse safety standards, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
Conduct regular safety inspections and hazard assessments at all loading docks and relevant work areas
Lead incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action implementation
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and daily safety messaging.
Manage timekeeping, time of requests, and attendance tracking for loading dock personnel
Monitor staffing levels and labor utilization to control overtime while maintaining operational needs
Schedule to ensure that there is adequate coverage especially during peak seasons
Maintain accurate labor and timecard records
Provide regular operation updates and performance reports to senior leadership
Track and report key performance indicators
Communicate operational challenges and recommend solutions
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives such as Gemba Walks and utilize SDQP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production) metrics