Warehouse Supervisor

Bay Insulation Systems•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Insulation of Missouri is hiring a working Warehouse Supervisor to oversee and actively participate in daily warehouse and production operations at a metal building insulation manufacturing facility. The supervisor provides direct leadership to General Laborers, Material Handlers, and Machine Operators, and assists with machine operation and material handling to maintain production flow. The role is responsible for safe, efficient, high-quality operations and for promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The supervisor leads and develops the team, coordinates production workflow, and helps ensure orders meet quality standards and delivery timelines. The role also handles safety and compliance, inventory control, equipment and facility upkeep, production documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks. The position may fill in for Plant Management as needed. Work takes place in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to fiberglass insulation and standard warehouse conditions. Safety glasses and OSHA-compliant safety-toed footwear are required in production and warehouse areas. Dust masks are available at the employee’s discretion; hearing protection is not required. The position involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production operations, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards, lean principles, and quality control processes.
Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems, Microsoft Office, and production documentation.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret work orders and quality standards.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform duties in a production environment.
Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and hold General Laborers, Material Handlers, and Machine Operators accountable.
Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and monitor performance against production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Conduct safety talks, team meetings, and performance feedback discussions; promote teamwork and support employee development.
Assist with laminator and band saw setup, operation, and troubleshooting to maintain continuous production.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; assist with truck loading and unloading when needed.
Cover production or material handling roles to address absences or support on-time order fulfillment.
Ensure employees follow company and OSHA safety standards, corporate safety requirements, PPE rules, and lockout/tagout, forklift, and material handling procedures.
Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify and correct safety hazards and housekeeping issues; ensure fiberglass insulation stacks are stable and aligned.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
Oversee laminator and band saw operations, material flow, scheduling, purchasing, shipping coordination, and staging of materials and finished goods.
Verify machine setups, changeovers, and production runs are completed accurately and efficiently.
Ensure production orders, waste tracking, quality checks, Home Innovation and UL compliance checks, and inventory movements are documented accurately and on time.
Drive improvements in safety, waste reduction, productivity, and inventory management.
Ensure finished goods meet customer specifications; review quality results, glue application and compression recovery measurements, and audit documentation.
Maintain accurate inventory through counts, system updates, and reconciliation of raw materials and finished goods.
Resolve product and equipment issues promptly.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, aisles, and storage zones.
Oversee and participate in safe operation and maintenance of forklifts, laminators, band saws, and other equipment.
Inspect, repair, and perform breakdown and preventive maintenance; replace or repair defective parts, maintain maintenance records, and report major issues to the Plant Manager.
Track and report safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and other KPIs.
Manage attendance, timekeeping, and discipline documentation for direct reports.
Support and participate in audits, inventory reconciliations, and operational meetings.
Fill in for Plant Management as needed.