Warehouse Operations Supervisor

NFI Industries; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor in Savannah, GA to oversee daily warehouse functions and direct personnel to hit production goals. The role emphasizes supervision, scheduling, and safety, with shifts from 7:00am–3:30pm or 4:00pm–12:30am.

The candidate should have 1–5 years of supervisory experience or a relevant degree, experience with Manhattan WMS, and strong skills in operations management and labor planning. On-site role with a focus on efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or 1–5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising warehouse personnel and coordinating shifts.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred).
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Knowledge of performance metrics and process improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements shipping and receiving schedules to meet goals.
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel based on skills and background.
• Supervises inbound and outbound shipments to ensure correctness and timeliness.
• Ensures equipment is utilized efficiently and coordinates maintenance.
• Reviews daily objectives and sets productivity requirements for shifts.
• Balances labor with management to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Drafts and submits the daily end-of-shift report.
• Makes recommendations on initiatives to improve operations.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings and communicates prior shift performance.
• Assists in developing programs to train and motivate personnel.
• Oversees onboarding for all new personnel and ensures follow-through.
• Maintains HR practices with direct reports and enforces policies.
• Works with Management/HR to resolve employee relations issues.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and recognition for skill development.
• Participates in employee development and talent selection.
• Delivers hourly performance reviews and maintains accurate timekeeping records.
• Stays current on information, tools, and systems; travels to other warehouses as needed.
• Attends department or company meetings as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

WMS Manhattan

Warehouse equipment

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Microsoft Office

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Job description

Overview

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on supervising warehouse personnel and achieving daily production goals.

Available Shifts

• Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 12:30am

Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
• Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
• Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
• Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing
• Drafts and submits daily end of shift report
• Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs

Employee Relations/Development

• Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
• Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
• Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
• Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
• Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
• Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
• Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
• Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
• Maintains accurate timekeeping records
• Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
• Travels to other warehouses and participates in department or company meetings, as necessary

Safety and Security

• Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
• Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
• Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or at least 1-5 years of supervisory experience
• High School Diploma required
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Experience with seasonal work forces is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with or desire to learn performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of warehouse / mechanical equipment
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, H