Warehouse Supervisor

Nederman•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor leads day-to-day warehouse floor operations and material-handling personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate material flow throughout the facility. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, this salaried role oversees inbound receiving, internal logistics to production cells, outbound customer shipping, and inventory accuracy in the IFS ERP system. The role drives team accountability, schedule execution, and cross-functional resolution of exceptions to meet customer expectations while controlling operating costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five to seven years of progressive experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution, including direct supervisory or leadership experience.
In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving workflows, inventory control, and ERP systems.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Detail-oriented, diligent, and strongly organized.
Proficient with handheld scanners and ERP systems; IFS is preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Outstanding attendance record and punctual start time.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Collaborative team player with demonstrated shop-floor leadership and accountability.
Able to work 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, break down mixed-parts pallets, and operate a forklift extensively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
Experience with the IFS ERP system.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, and audit receiving material handlers’ daily tasks, ensuring safe and efficient off-loading, breakdown, and put-away operations.
Oversee daily shift execution, monitor time and attendance accuracy, enforce attendance policies, and maintain floor safety compliance.
Support team engagement, training, and open communication to align floor execution with departmental goals.
Audit receiving workflows for LTL and sea container shipments, including staging, mixed-pallet breakdown, and timely inventory availability.
Partner with Purchasing, Quality, and Accounting to resolve receiving exceptions such as documentation or quantity mismatches and damaged goods; stage return-to-vendor or claim items and prevent stock from remaining on inbound carts or problem lanes.
Manage warehouse transport tasks to deliver raw materials to production cells and route finished goods back to warehouse storage or outbound cross-docking.
Oversee outbound customer shipments to ensure accurate, on-time delivery, compliance with packaging guidelines, proper shipping documentation, and effective cross-dock workflows.
Enforce proper use of handheld scanners and IFS ERP transactions for receiving and stock movements.
Execute and oversee cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to support inventory levels, accuracy metrics, and inventory-turn targets.
Occasionally open or close the plant at the start or end of shifts.
Provide cross-functional support to Production Planners, Buyers, and the Supply Chain Manager, and complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.