Warehouse Supervisor

Shorr Packaging•Des Moines, IA

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for warehouse operations and supervising 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, with approximately 70% of time spent on the floor processing transactions alongside team members. The supervisor leads warehouse staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, collaborates across departments, and helps ensure adequate resources are available to meet food-safety objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma; this is the minimum education requirement.
At least 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 is preferred.
SQF experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, develop, and lead hourly employees to support efficient and cost-effective warehouse operations.
Maintain adherence to safety and regulatory requirements and provide a safe, organized, and clean facility.
Ensure warehouse personnel are cross-trained.
Recommend and pursue continuous improvements in 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, including space utilization and monthly cycle-count expectations.
Oversee value-added services, which may include kitting, assembly, band-saw slitting, and carton printing.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments; manage receiving and shipping documents, ERP entries, reporting, returns, and sales and customer-service inquiries, along with other assigned duties.
Work alongside team members on the warehouse floor while processing transactions.
Work effectively across organizational levels and resolve problems between the warehouse and other departments.
Use a collaborative approach and share the decision-making process with the team.
Ensure adequate resources are available to meet food-safety objectives.
Lead and supervise warehouse staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.