Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor

Owens Corning; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor at the Winchester, VA plant to manage all warehouse, storage, and shipping operations. You will provide technical leadership and communicate with internal customers and suppliers to achieve best-in-class performance.

The role reports to the Plant Leader and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, SAP/WMS proficiency, and strong safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in warehouse leadership and supervision.
• Strong computer and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads warehouse operations and supervises the workforce to meet KPIs.
• Coordinates safety, daily action plans, and communicates with carriers and customers.
• Manages inventory controls in line with SOX and OC controls.
• Implements 5S, conducts safety audits, and drives cost savings opportunities.
• Plans training, onboarding, recruiting, and performance development for staff.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Lean Sigma knowledge

MS Excel / MS Office

5 years Warehouse Leader experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

SAP ERP

WMS

Job description

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The Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor at the Winchester, VA plant will be responsible for all warehouse, storage, and shipping processes. They provide technical leadership in the resolution of warehouse problems effectively communicating with all levels of the organization to include internal customers and suppliers. This position helps to implement organizational strategies, standards, and practices to achieve best-in-class performance.

Reports to: Plant Leader

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading in Safety

• Provides a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountability
• Participates in work area self-inspections, accident investigations, and corrective action implementation
• Leads and supports safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries

Lead Warehouse Operations

• Leads, supervises , and coordinates warehouse operations and workforce
• Conducts shift huddles to communicate daily action plans and safety information
• Communicates with carriers and customers to achieve necessary business outcomes
• Manages inventory controls in alignment with the SOX and OC controls environments
• Sets up and maintains material storage plans (FIFO, blocked stock, storage locations, quality issues, etc.)
• Develops expert knowledge and usage of electronic plant systems including, but not limited to: SAP, WMS, and UKG
• Enforces 5S expectations to warehouse team
• Supervises and assists in taking physical finished goods inventory
• Monitors employee relations and resolve employee issues
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and meet key metrics
• Collaborates effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Applies statistical methods/data analytics to estimate future manufacturing requirements
• Performs safety audits and Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) reviews
• Coordinates shuttle activities including stock analysis for inventory needs/capacity by location
• Communicates warehouse issues to management (internal and external)
• Embraces and enforces all safety practices established for the operation
• Back up for warehouse to cover absences
• Identifies and initiates cost savings/ productivity improvement opportunities
• Audits outbound and inbound shipments for accuracy and compliance to policies
• Site contact for outside warehouse/spotting issues

Lead and Develop Talent

• Ensures a positive, creative, diverse, and collaborative work environment where employees contribute to the success of the business
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities to continuously improve the capabilities of our employees
• Establishes clear and measurable performance expectations and holds direct reports accountable for delivering goals
• Actively participates in the growth and development of self and others to achieve sustained success
• Conducts regular performance management process with employees
• Implement and lead corrective actions when performance issues occur
• Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and screening processes for warehouse candidates
• Plan and conduct warehouse employee onboarding and training plans.

Lead Across the Site

• Shares best practices, challenge thinking, and provide candid and respectful feedback
• Be seen as a leader across the plant by driving engagement and supporting cross-functional projects and teams

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics OR (5) years of Warehouse Leader experience
• Minimum of our (4) years of related work and supervisory experience
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft experience
• SAP (ERP) system experience is very desirable
• Strong internal and external customer service skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Utilizing data and problem‑solving methodologies in order to eliminate manufacturing losses
• Creating and implementing strategic and operations plans
• Effective with verbal and written communication
• Lean (Six Sigma) and SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge a plus

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.