Warehouse Lead Supervisor - NJ

Tappwfs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tappwfs is seeking a Warehouse Lead Supervisor for its New Jersey location. This role involves leading daily warehouse activities, training staff, and ensuring inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong leadership skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to operational success. Full-time position with competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience training and developing warehouse employees.
• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse labor activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Train and coach warehouse associates on company standards and quality expectations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper labeling, scanning, and record-keeping.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products are properly packaged and protected.
• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Strong leadership and coaching abilities

Inventory control and warehouse operations knowledge

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Inventory management systems

Job description

Lead warehouse operations, train teams, and drive inventory accuracy in a fast‑paced furniture distribution environment.

Build More Than Inventory—Build a Team

If you're a hands‑on warehouse leader who enjoys coaching employees, improving processes, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're seeking a Warehouse Lead Supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and isn't afraid to jump in alongside the team. You'll play a critical role in daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, quality control, and employee development while helping ensure every customer receives a world‑class delivery experience.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where strong performers are recognized, leadership is accessible, and your contributions directly impact operational success.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Unlike many warehouse leadership positions that focus solely on supervision, this role offers the chance to be deeply involved in developing employees, improving warehouse processes, and driving operational excellence.

You’ll Enjoy

• Direct access to warehouse and operational leadership.
• A highly collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to train, mentor, and develop warehouse associates.
• Exposure to inventory management, shipping, receiving, and quality control functions.
• A stable, growing organization with long‑term career potential.
• A leadership role where your ideas and initiative are valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily warehouse labor activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Train and coach warehouse associates on company standards and quality expectations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper labeling, scanning, and record‑keeping.
• Monitor compliance with warehouse processes and scan discipline requirements.
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products are properly packaged and protected.
• Assist with workload planning and task assignments.
• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment safely.
• Serve as the acting warehouse leader when management is unavailable.
• Partner with leadership to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or transportation environment.
• Experience training and developing warehouse employees.

Preferred Experience

• Furniture handling or final‑mile delivery experience.
• Forklift certification and equipment operating experience.
• Experience with inventory management systems and scanning technology.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Inventory control and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Compensation & Work Model

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Full‑time position.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Onsite warehouse leadership role.

Location & Travel

• Warehouse‑based position.
• Minimal travel required.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or extended hours as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally assist with lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Push and pull loaded carts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Work safely in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, contact: [e-mail]