Warehouse Supervisor
About The Position
Ampacity, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for its Des Moines, Iowa Distribution Center. This role supports daily warehouse operations by organizing, monitoring, collecting, and staging electrical products and materials for order fulfillment, including picking, packing, and staging. The Warehouse Supervisor works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support smooth operations, accurate deliveries, and a strong customer experience, while contributing to sustainable logistics and supply chain operations. The position oversees warehouse staff, inventory, workflow, quality, shipping, logistics, and facility organization. It also includes equipment and maintenance oversight, coordinating product transportation and order completion, resolving operational issues, and working with warehouse leads and logistics partners to improve productivity and loss prevention. Periodic annual travel of 20% may be required.
Requirements
- Proven experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage warehouse staff.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting 50+ pounds, standing, and climbing in a warehouse environment.
- Periodic travel of 20% annually may be required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
- Schedule and oversee the warehouse team to meet fulfillment center demands, managing workflow and quality to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.
- Regularly inspect equipment, tools, and machinery, and oversee general maintenance as needed.
- Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.
- Oversee logistics for transporting electrical products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to support efficient delivery.
- Coordinate and communicate order completion to the logistics team.
- Maintain a safe and orderly warehouse operation.
- Clearly communicate team roles and responsibilities and motivate team members.
- Maintain quality control with the facilities team and address shortcomings with the logistics team.
- Arrange the warehouse to maintain packing efficiencies.
- Promptly resolve problems or complaints.
- Supervise, coach, and train the warehouse facilities team.
- Meet company targets for cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Collaborate with the logistics team to maintain optimal performance and implement necessary improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- Parental leave and bereavement leave.
- Health resources and wellness support.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional health assistance.
- Internal promotion priority, training, and skills development programs.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
