Warehouse Lead: Inventory & Shipments Supervisor

ESP Enterprises; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, combining leadership with hands-on receiving, shipping, and inventory activities to support production and customer requirements.

The role ensures inventory accuracy, material flow, and timely shipments while guiding the Material Handler and aligning with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5–6 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory management, and stock adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize daily warehouse activities based on production and shipment schedules
• Supervise and support the Material Handler, providing daily direction, prioritization, and accountability
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Ensure all inventory transactions, movements, and adjustments are accurately recorded in the ERP system
• Verify incoming materials against packing slips and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and escalate issues immediately
• Receive materials into the ERP system (Tribute) accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all materials are properly labeled, identified, and stored in designated locations
• Maintain organized and accurate inventory locations to support efficient material flow
• Ensure materials are staged, issued, and available to support production schedules
• Return unused materials to inventory with accurate system transactions
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages, discrepancies, or obsolete materials
• Prepare and process domestic and international shipments, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Generate and validate shipping documentation including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, and Shipper’s Letters of Instruction (SLI)
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure timely and accurate shipment pickups
• Ensure all outbound shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and secured
• Scan, upload, and maintain all receiving and shipping documentation
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit‑ready documentation records in shared drives and systems
• Ensure all documentation is properly linked to corresponding transactions
• Support documentation requests for internal, customer, or regulatory audits
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and proper material handling practices
• Identify and implement improvements to warehouse processes

Skills

Warehouse operations

ERP systems

Inventory control

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Leadership

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Tribute ERP

Job description

ESP Enterprises in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, combining leadership with hands-on receiving, shipping, and inventory activities to support production and customer requirements.

The role ensures inventory accuracy, material flow, and timely shipments while guiding the Material Handler and aligning with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost objectives.