Warehouse Supervisor
Building Plastics, Inc.Warehouse Supervisor JOB SUMMARY The Warehouse Supervisor assists the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring all activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with BPI policies, processes, and operational standards. This position provides direct supervision to warehouse associates while supporting productivity, inventory accuracy, customer service, and overall operational performance. The Warehouse Supervisor is expected to independently direct daily associate activities, make operational decisions within established authority, address performance concerns, and ensure accountability for assigned responsibilities. This position works closely with the Warehouse Manager to identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and escalate matters requiring additional management involvement. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, initiative, and accountability while fostering a workplace culture built on teamwork, safety, professionalism, respect, and integrity. The Warehouse Supervisor must be proactive, adaptable, and capable of independently addressing operational challenges while maintaining effective communication with management and associates.This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including providing coverage for associate absences, working overtime as operational needs require, and occasional overnight travel with reasonable notice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel, is required. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated supervisory experience and strong leadership abilities. Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate operational challenges and implement effective solutions. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to meet deadlines and achieve established performance expectations. Proficiency in operating material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. Experience with data entry, warehouse management systems (WMS), and related technology. Knowledge of cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory control procedures. Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience required. Minimum of six months of leadership or supervisory experience in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or military environment. Ability to demonstrate and maintain a professional demeanor, dependability, and consistent attendance. Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and addressing associate performance concerns. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Leadership and Associate Supervision Directly supervise assigned warehouse associates, providing daily direction, guidance, and support. Independently assign, prioritize, and direct associate work activities to ensure operational objectives are achieved. Exercise sound judgment and make day-to-day operational decisions within established authority, escalating matters requiring management approval or intervention. Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily work assignments to ensure operational priorities and performance expectations are met. Conduct shift meetings to communicate daily objectives, operational updates, safety expectations, and performance goals. Drive associate productivity and accountability to support daily, weekly, and monthly branch performance goals. Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, safety, quality, respect, and continuous improvement. Ensure associates receive appropriate training on BPI processes, warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety requirements. Reinforce and consistently enforce company policies, operational procedures, performance expectations, and safety standards. Coach, mentor, and develop associates to improve performance, strengthen job knowledge, and s…