Warehouse Supervisor

Emerson•Louisville, KY

10d

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead warehousing and shipping operations in Louisville, Kentucky. The Warehouse Supervisor oversees inventory management, shipment accuracy, shipping capacity planning, and daily team activities to support customer satisfaction and timely delivery. The role supervises and develops employees, coordinates shipments and documentation with freight forwarders, monitors department performance, and contributes to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor also supports payroll accuracy, reporting, policy compliance, 5S standards, audits, and backup coverage for other areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.
Ability to demonstrate and uphold company values.
Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lead a team in achieving daily departmental goals.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Five years of leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.
Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads, allocate resources, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Ability to use performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
Demonstrated ability to resolve operational issues and make sound decisions in a time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee warehouse and shipping capacity planning to ensure adequate staffing for timely and accurate processing of customer shipments.
Manage finished goods inventory, including warehouse space, stocking locations, FIFO practices, palletized goods, and small parcel shipments.
Supervise daily shipping operations, ensuring team members are properly trained and cross-training goals are met.
Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule pickups and complete required shipping documentation.
Ensure customer expectations for on-time delivery are consistently met or exceeded.
Partner with the Production Manager to establish and monitor shipping department performance metrics.
Coach, mentor, and evaluate employees, providing feedback and addressing performance concerns as needed.
Prepare accurate and timely reports for internal and external use, as directed by the Production Manager.
Maintain professional verbal and written communication and protect confidential information.
Apply company policies and procedures consistently and fairly, involving HR when appropriate.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll entry for department employees.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety activities, and other assigned projects.
Maintain 5S standards and support related audits and improvement efforts.
Provide backup support for other areas and participate in rotations as needed.