Warehouse Supervisor

Hankook & Company ES America•Clarksville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse/Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse, shipping, and logistics operations, ensuring safe and efficient receiving, storage, picking, and shipping activities. This position leads warehouse employees, coordinates daily workload, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures customer shipments are completed safely and on time. The Warehouse/Logistics Supervisor will work closely with Warehouse Coordinators, Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, Customer Service, and external carriers to support overall warehouse performance.

Requirements

Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse warehouse team.
Communication: Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum
Critical Thinking / Troubleshooting: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Details: Must have attention to details for all areas of work
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers including Internet browsers and the ability to learn other programs
Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move materials as required by the operation.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment.
Ability to operate or oversee the operation of material-handling equipment.
3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Production Process
Mechanical Understanding
Detailed Document Reading
Excellent Time Management
Transportation Methods
Strong Mathematical Skills
Must be available to work assigned shifts, including weekends or overtime when required by business needs.
Also must be available when either Day shift or Night shift is needed.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
Experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, or SAP preferred.
2+ years forklift/reach truck experience preferred. (Working Supervisor).
Experience working with hazardous substances is strongly preferred
Inbound and outbound experience preferred
Must be able to pass the forklift skills test

Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, and shipping.
Assign daily tasks and priorities to warehouse employees based on shipment schedules and operational needs.
Monitor workflow and adjust manpower to meet daily shipment and receiving requirements.
Ensure products are properly staged and loaded according to customer and transportation requirements.
Monitor dock activities and coordinate truck arrivals, loading, and departures.
Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse layout.
Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Ensure proper scanning, labeling, location control, and material movement.
Coordinate inventory transfers and rework activities as required.
Work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to resolve inventory and material availability issues.
Supervise and support warehouse employees and provide daily direction.
Monitor employee attendance, performance, and productivity.
Provide training and coaching to warehouse employees.
Support onboarding and training of new employees.
Communicate operational expectations and safety requirements clearly to the team.
Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Ensure proper forklift and material-handling procedures are followed.
Conduct regular safety checks and immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
Report accidents, injuries, equipment damage, and safety concerns according to company procedures.
Ensure warehouse equipment is operated safely and maintained appropriately.
Coordinate with carriers regarding pickup schedules, appointments, BOLs, and shipment requirements.
Monitor daily shipment status and address delays or transportation issues.
Support customer-specific requirements for customers such as AutoZone, GM, Nissan, TruckPro, and other accounts.
Communicate shipment issues and recovery plans to management and relevant departments.
Maintain accurate warehouse transactions in SAP or other ERP/WMS systems.
Review shipment, receiving, inventory, and productivity reports (Daily).
Provide daily operational updates and escalate significant issues to management.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, productivity, and cost.