Warehouse Supervisor

Silgan Containers • Fort Dodge, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including inventory, shipping, and receiving within a manufacturing warehouse environment. This Warehouse Supervisor role is responsible for supervising warehouse personnel, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, and ensuring material handling, storage, and distribution activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently in a manufacturing plant setting. The Warehouse Supervisor partners with plant management, production, inventory control, and logistics teams to meet operational, customer, and safety requirements across manufacturing warehouse operations. Why Silgan Silgan Containers offers stable employment and long‑term career opportunities within manufacturing and warehouse operations, including: Competitive pay with annual merit increases Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with dollar‑for-dollar company match Paid vacation and holidays Tuition reimbursement A strong focus on safety, consistency, and internal advancement within manufacturing warehouses

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• A minimum of three years of experience in warehousing, receiving, inventory control, or materials management within a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving processes, inventory control, and material handling practices
• Experience working with safety programs and compliance in a manufacturing warehouse environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing warehouse

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems, bar code technology, and inventory systems; AS400 experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide daily warehouse supervisor oversight of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling operations
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of finished goods and materials within the manufacturing warehouse
• Supervise warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, staging, and shipment of materials
• Ensure accurate preparation and validation of shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and manifests
• Monitor receiving activities to ensure materials are unloaded, staged, inspected, and stored properly
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety procedures, material handling standards, and plant safety initiatives
• Maintain forklift safety audits and oversee lift truck operations and preventive maintenance schedules
• Manage inventory rotation, dunnage inventory, and space utilization within the warehouse
• Coordinate with production, inventory control, inside sales, and plant planning to improve manufacturing workflow
• Supervise warehouse staffing levels, work schedules, and daily workflow
• Provide employee training, coaching, performance feedback, and documentation as required
• Maintain training records, including lift truck and material handling certifications
• Assist corporate and plant continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and sanitation standards
• Prepare and manage departmental budget requirements and anticipate future material handling needs
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and international shipments, as applicable
• Maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies related to receiving, inventory, and shipping documentation
• Apply union contract requirements, where applicable

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with dollar‑for-dollar company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong focus on safety, consistency, and internal advancement within manufacturing warehouses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees