Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd shift

Website Summary

Join trak group in partnering with a growing automotive manufacturing client seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor – 3rd Shift to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead employees, and drive operational efficiency. This position is responsible for managing inbound and outbound activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing staffing and resources, and ensuring warehouse performance meets safety, quality, productivity, and customer service expectations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong warehouse management experience, inventory control knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset. This opportunity offers the ability to develop high-performing teams, improve warehouse processes, and collaborate with leadership to achieve operational goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Manage inbound and outbound shipping activities, including truck loading and unloading.

• Maintain warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory accuracy.

• Coordinate daily operational priorities to support production schedules and customer requirements.

• Develop and execute daily and short-term warehouse operating plans.

• Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

• Ensure warehouse operations align with established quality, service, and cost objectives.

• Support production requirements in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse team leads and material handlers.

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to ensure daily operational goals are achieved.

• Train frontline leaders to identify and resolve operational challenges.

• Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability throughout the team.

• Coordinate employee schedules and staffing levels based on operational demands.

• Adjust labor resources and priorities to meet changing business needs.

• Provide ongoing employee coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.

• Recognize positive employee performance and promote a collaborative team environment.

• Build strong employee engagement, morale, and operational accountability.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor warehouse performance standards, KPIs, and operational metrics.

• Communicate productivity, quality, safety, and performance expectations to employees.

• Review daily performance results and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve warehouse profitability.

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.

• Partner with warehouse leadership to improve workflows, resource allocation, and operational performance.

• Utilize ERP and warehouse management systems to support inventory control and operational decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost control, and employee development.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental policies.

• Identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions.

• Conduct follow-up investigations related to safety, quality, and service incidents.

• Prepare accurate incident reports documenting root causes and corrective actions.

• Reinforce safe material handling practices and warehouse operating procedures.

• Work with leadership and employees to continuously improve workplace safety standards.

• Ensure employees understand and follow established safety requirements.

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and improve team performance.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling processes.

• Experience managing inbound and outbound warehouse activities.

• Ability to establish, monitor, and improve operational performance metrics.

• Proven experience improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and supporting profitability.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and warehouse organization.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.

• Ability to manage staffing schedules and adjust resources based on production demands.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of management and cross-functional departments.

• Experience implementing process improvements to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to support warehouse operations.

Preferred

• Experience in an automotive manufacturing or original equipment (OE) warehouse environment.

• Proficiency with SAP ERP.

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory tracking tools.

• Previous experience supervising warehouse team leads and material handlers.

• Background supporting manufacturing production schedules and material flow.

• Experience developing warehouse KPIs and performance dashboards.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience improving warehouse layouts, labor utilization, and operational costs.

• Familiarity with root-cause analysis, incident reporting, and corrective action processes.