2nd shift Warehouse Supervisor
Description

  

Position Summary

The 2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations to ensure the efficient, safe, and accurate handling of materials, inventory, and shipments. This role provides leadership to warehouse staff, coordinates with production and logistics teams, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining productivity, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the warehouse. This Full-time. On-Site Position.

Responsibilities:

· Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate evening warehouse staff, providing clear work assignments, performance feedback, and guidance to achieve productivity goals.

· Warehouse Operations: Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, staging, shipping, material handling, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient operations throughout the evening shift.

· FDA, GMP, and SOP Compliance: Lead by example in maintaining compliance with FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Safety and Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies. Conduct regular safety inspections and equipment checks to maintain a safe working environment.

· Inventory Management: Maintain inventory accuracy by overseeing cycle counts, stock rotation, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

· Staff Training and Development: Train and onboard new employees and provide ongoing training to existing staff on material handling equipment (MHE), warehouse procedures, inventory processes, and safety protocols.

· Workforce Planning: Monitor employee schedules, workloads, and assignments to ensure adequate staffing, efficient use of resources, and achievement of operational goals.

· Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics, and other departments to ensure timely material flow and accurate order fulfillment.

· Problem Resolution: Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues, inventory discrepancies, and shipping or receiving errors. Escalate significant issues to management as needed.

· Continuous Improvement: Partner with the Warehouse Manager to identify workflow bottlenecks, improve warehouse organization and layout, streamline processes, and increase productivity while reducing operational costs.

· Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Monitor the condition and performance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanning systems. Report maintenance needs and ensure equipment is used safely and properly.

· Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in accordance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Performance Reporting: Prepare and review reports related to productivity, inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving, and other key operational performance metrics.

· Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for evening warehouse staff, address employee concerns, communicate expectations, and assist management with performance management and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Requirements

  

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred.

· 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

· Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling practices.

· Experience Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

· Forklift certification preferred; willingness to operate equipment if necessary.

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Able to stand for up to 10 hours a day.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The work environment may involve exposure to loud noise levels. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn in designated areas. Work may take place in laboratory and production settings where strict adherence to safety and hygiene protocols is required.