Warehouse Supervisor

Niagara Water•Johnstown, NY

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse operations and supervises warehouse workers. This role enforces procedures for incoming and outgoing shipments, material handling and disposition, and maintaining current inventory. It inspects the warehouse and equipment, coordinates repairs, and oversees warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is absent. The Supervisor collaborates with production supervisors and other functions to coordinate activities, oversees receiving and cycle counts, trains employees, coordinates staffing coverage, and directs the salvage of damaged or used materials. The role also performs month-end inventory counts, serves as a SuperUser for the Warehouse WMS system, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice. The position requires at least four years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, in the position, and managing people or projects; experience may combine work experience and education. Six years of experience in each area is preferred. A high school diploma is required, and an associate degree in logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. The stated salary range is $73,097.24–$105,991.01 per year, with a bonus target of up to $7,250 annually. Niagara describes its LIFE competency model as focusing on leading like an owner, InnovACT, finding a way, and being empowered to be great. The role involves safety leadership, coaching, prioritization, process consistency, problem-solving, teamwork, recognition, conflict resolution, and clear communication of expectations.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 4 years of experience in the position.
At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma.
No foreign language is required.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
6 years of experience working in the position.
6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate degree in logistics, business administration, or another related field.

Responsibilities

Enforce operational procedures for incoming and outgoing shipments, material handling and disposition, and maintaining current warehouse inventory.
Inspect the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment.
Coordinate equipment repairs with outside vendors and/or forklift mechanics.
Oversee warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.
Report high-cost repairs to the department manager and higher-level issues to management.
Coordinate warehouse activities with production, sales, records control, purchasing, and other functions.
Oversee receiving and cycle count activities.
Train new warehouse employees and reassess training needs based on individual performance.
Coordinate staffing requirements to cover attendance shortages.
Direct salvage of damaged or used materials.
Perform month-end inventory and cycle counts to reconcile physical inventory with books.
Serve as a SuperUser (Advance team member) for the Warehouse WMS system.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Annual bonus target of up to $7,250.