Senior Warehouse Supervisor: Lead Safety & Efficiency

Technology Transfer Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Transfer Services in Lansing, MI is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse staff and ensure safety, quality, and productivity across assigned departments. You will guide hourly employees, participate in problem solving, and manage daily operations to meet business objectives.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, knowledge of manufacturing processes, strong communication skills, and proficiency in scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Understanding of basic technology in area assigned.
• Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.
• Relatively high level of analytical ability for complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and elicit output.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and support hourly employees with needs/concerns as required.
• Address performance behaviors by commending positives and discouraging negatives.
• Use Quality Network problem solving to address opportunities within area and engage workforce for ideas.
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) to improve layouts and efficiency.
• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updates for payroll data.
• Document problem solving with A-3 reporting format and follow local guidelines.
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance and discuss with employees.
• Perform weekly safety observation tours of departments.
• Plan daily workloads in advance.
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.
• Observe contractual requirements (National and Local).
• Enforce Shop Rules.
• Perform daily SOP audit checks.
• Advance skills through IDP process.
• Keep General Supervisor Shop Committee apprised of pending activities.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Mathematics

Communication

Scheduling systems

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or skilled trades training

5–7 years of experience

Job description

Technology Transfer Services in Lansing, MI is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse staff and ensure safety, quality, and productivity across assigned departments. You will guide hourly employees, participate in problem solving, and manage daily operations to meet business objectives.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, knowledge of manufacturing processes, strong communication skills, and proficiency in scheduling systems.