Warehouse Operations Lead: Inventory & Safety Champion

Vets Hired; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse and inventory operations, ensuring material availability and safe, efficient processes. You will supervise staff, maintain accuracy, coordinate with procurement and operations, and support maintenance and vendor-related activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage capital spare parts, and provide excellent internal customer service while enforcing safety standards and labor agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of related warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material control.
• Experience supervising warehouse personnel.
• Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures.
• Understanding of procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse and inventory management operations.
• Lead and manage warehouse staff and assign workloads.
• Monitor inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure adequate material supply to support maintenance and operations.
• Prevent stock shortages and minimize equipment downtime.
• Track, tag, receive, store, and issue inventory and capital spare parts.
• Coordinate with procurement, planning, and vendors to resolve supply issues.
• Schedule repair, return, and warranty processes with vendors.
• Support preventive maintenance, overhaul projects, and special initiatives.
• Assist with inventory and material audits.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and enforce workplace safety standards.
• Administer labor agreements and support employee performance management.
• Maintain inventory records and documentation using enterprise systems.
• Train and coach warehouse personnel.
• Monitor KPIs and improve warehouse performance.
• Provide responsive customer service to internal departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Training and coaching

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse and inventory operations, ensuring material availability and safe, efficient processes. You will supervise staff, maintain accuracy, coordinate with procurement and operations, and support maintenance and vendor-related activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage capital spare parts, and provide excellent internal customer service while enforcing safety standards and labor agreements.