Warehouse Supervisor

Shorr Packaging Corp.•Des Moines, IA

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for warehouse operations and supervision of team members, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and service. The role is accountable for achieving company objectives, productivity standards, and cost-control goals. It coordinates picking and shipping, receiving and put-away, inventory control, cycle counting, and value-added services to ensure customer requirements are met. This is a working warehouse manager role, requiring approximately 70% of the time on the floor processing transactions alongside team members. The supervisor leads warehouse staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, collaborates across organizational levels and departments, and ensures adequate resources are available to meet food safety objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma minimum.
Minimum 3 years of related warehouse management or supervisory experience.
Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with ERP or WMS systems.

Nice To Haves

Some college or technical school education preferred.
SQF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, develop, and lead hourly employees to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
Maintain adherence to safety and regulatory requirements and provide a safe, organized, and clean facility.
Ensure cross-training of warehouse personnel.
Promote continuous improvement and recommend improvements to safety, process flow, space utilization and layout, inventory accuracy, and value-added services.
Oversee building and warehouse maintenance and procurement of warehouse supplies.
Manage inventory control activities, emphasizing space utilization and monthly cycle-count expectations.
Oversee value-added services, which may include kitting, assembly, band saw slitting, and carton printing.
Act as warehouse coordinator, scheduling inbound and outbound shipments; handling receiving and shipping documents, ERP system entry, reporting, returns, and sales and customer service inquiries; and performing other assigned duties.
Spend approximately 70% of the time on the floor processing transactions alongside team members.
Work effectively across organizational levels, resolve problems between the warehouse and other departments, and use a collaborative approach to decision-making.
Ensure adequate resources are available to meet food safety objectives.
Lead and supervise warehouse staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.