Lean Warehouse Supervisor - Safety, Scheduling & Improvement

Comunidade Metodista; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Reno, NV is seeking a Warehouse/Distribution Supervisor to lead a team and ensure safe, efficient operations on the production floor. You will hire, coach, and develop hourly staff while upholding safety standards and high morale.

You will plan daily production schedules, drive on-time delivery to customers, and apply continuous improvement methods to reduce cycle times and costs. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
• Warehouse or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ability to lead through change and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Hire and lead a team of hourly employees to support the operation.
• Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans.
• Drive daily schedule attainment to meet internal and external commitments.
• Lead improvement projects with a Lean focus and collaborate with cross-functional leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety focus

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Wabtec in Reno, NV is seeking a Warehouse/Distribution Supervisor to lead a team and ensure safe, efficient operations on the production floor. You will hire, coach, and develop hourly staff while upholding safety standards and high morale.

You will plan daily production schedules, drive on-time delivery to customers, and apply continuous improvement methods to reduce cycle times and costs. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication across cross-functional teams.