1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Optimas; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 57,100 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Jamestown, NY. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, including packing, shipping, and receiving of goods. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with safety policies, and manage inventory transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution center, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team. A degree in logistics or business is preferred.

Competitive compensation will be provided, along with equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years leadership experience required in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse/distribution center setting.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ associates.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse team members and activities, including packing, shipping and receiving.
• Ensure accuracy of shipments and documentation.
• Train new team members and address concerns with associates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Logistics knowledge

Forklift operation

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Logistics, Business or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

($57,100 - $67,000/Annual)

About Optimas

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

Our Values

• T (Teamwork)
• H (Honesty)
• R (Respect)
• E (Excellence)
• A (Accountability)
• D (Drive)

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse team members and activities, including packing, shipping and receiving of finished goods and raw materials.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse team.
• Lead and oversee warehouse, packing, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Effectively manage orders, adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Ensure accuracy of shipments and all supporting documentation.
• Receive and route incoming materials.
• Ensure inventory transactions are correctly logged; perform cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Train new team members: ensure team members are following business practices.
• Address any concerns with team members; collaborate with distribution center leadership and HR.
• Approve time and attendance; obtain overtime authorizations.
• Attend daily meetings to communicate and establish priorities.
• Plan and schedule tasks; provide leadership and motivation.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Build effective relations with other shifts to ensure the success of all operations.
• Research errors, determine root cause, ensure associates are re‑trained, and document conversations with associates.
• Be available to work required hours to ensure shift preparedness and maximize time with team during hours of operation.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Vision.
• Results driven.
• Embrace change.
• Collaboration and Influence.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Business or relevant discipline preferred.
• Distribution center experience highly preferred.
• 3-5 years leadership experience required in a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse/distribution center setting preferred.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ associates.
• Ability to read, understand and complete controlled documents.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership: positive attitude with ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PC & MS (Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Forklift experience required / will have to train.
• Ability to come in on short notice and/or work weekends.

Compensation

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.