Warehouse Operations Lead: Material Flow & Safety

Navigate Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to own the day-to-day warehouse operations in our New Jersey facility. You will lead warehouse personnel, coordinate material movement, and ensure safe, efficient processes.

This hands-on role collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Management to keep materials and products flowing on schedule and in compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ability to organize people, materials, and daily priorities.
• Good computer and inventory system skills.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse personnel.
• Establish daily priorities based on production and customer requirements.
• Oversee the movement of raw materials, components, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve storage, workflow, and material movement.
• Oversee the receiving of incoming materials and supplies.
• Verify shipments for quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Coordinate the staging of materials for Production and customer orders.
• Resolve receiving and shipping discrepancies with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Support accurate inventory levels through proper material handling and transaction procedures.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Work closely with Production to ensure required materials are available when needed.
• Prioritize material movement based on production schedules.
• Communicate potential shortages or delays before they impact operations.
• Utilize ERP/inventory systems to track warehouse activity.
• Ensure employees follow company safety procedures.
• Report equipment problems, safety concerns, or facility issues to Management.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP experience

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to own the day-to-day warehouse operations in our New Jersey facility. You will lead warehouse personnel, coordinate material movement, and ensure safe, efficient processes.

This hands-on role collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Management to keep materials and products flowing on schedule and in compliance with company standards.