Warehouse Operations Lead - Safety, People & Productivity

UNIS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIS is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations across receiving, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity. This hands-on role bridges strategy with frontline teams and supports continuous process improvements to meet customer commitments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in warehouse operations, proven supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, with hands-on forklift proficiency and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse operations with end-to-end distribution experience.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in daily warehouse operations, inventory control, safety, and workflow planning.
• Hands-on with warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, professional email etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations across receiving, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, and material handling to meet service and productivity goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates while fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics, labor utilization, and workflow priorities, making real-time adjustments to optimize throughput, accuracy, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, safety standards, inventory controls, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Partner with warehouse leadership and Human Resources on employee development, performance management, staffing, and retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Communication

Job description

UNIS is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations across receiving, inventory, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity. This hands-on role bridges strategy with frontline teams and supports continuous process improvements to meet customer commitments.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in warehouse operations, proven supervisory experience, and strong communication skills, with hands-on forklift proficiency and a focus on safety and efficiency.