Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. This role involves managing a team, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring safety compliance, and improving warehouse processes to optimize efficiency.

Daily Warehouse Operations:

Oversee Receiving, Storing, and Shipping:

• Supervise the accurate and timely receipt of incoming shipments, including verifying quantities and inspecting for damages.
• Ensure proper storage of goods, optimizing warehouse space and maintaining organization.
• Coordinate the picking, packing, and shipping of orders, ensuring they are processed accurately and dispatched on time.

Manage Workflow and Schedules:

• Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities, assigning tasks to team members based on workload and priorities.
• Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and adjust schedules as needed to meet operational demands.

Inventory Control and Management:

Inventory Accuracy:

• Maintain accurate inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring real-time updates for all inventory movements.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Stock Replenishment:

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to reorder supplies and materials as needed to prevent stockouts.
• Ensure proper labeling and organization of inventory to facilitate easy retrieval and reduce picking errors.

Team Supervision and Development:

Staff Management:

• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse staff, providing guidance on best practices and operational procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide regular feedback to team members to drive continuous improvement.

Staff Scheduling:

• Create and manage work schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet operational requirements, including overtime management as needed.
• Handle time-off requests, attendance tracking, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.

Safety and Compliance:

Enforce Safety Standards:

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe material handling practices.

Training and Emergency Preparedness:

• Conduct safety training sessions for new hires and ongoing training for all staff to maintain a high level of safety awareness.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conducting drills and ensuring staff readiness for potential incidents.