Warehouse Operations Supervisor: Lead, Coach & Drive Safety

Colonial Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the logistics center shift, drive productivity, quality, and safety while coaching a team and implementing best practices.

The role requires 1–3 years supervising, strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include daily meetings, safety initiatives, performance feedback, and ensuring payroll compliance in a hybrid warehouse/office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of supervision experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire the workforce with daily interactions and motivation.
• Lead daily shift meetings to set priorities.
• Address employee concerns and resolve issues.
• Clearly communicate goals and performance results.
• Lead safety committee meetings and promote safety.
• Track forklift productivity and quality metrics.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll compliance.
• Support inventory control and audits.
• Identify staffing needs and develop the team.
• Coach and provide timely performance feedback.
• Shadow operators to identify improvements.
• Deliver hands-on training as needed.
• Ensure alignment with customer objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety culture

Planning & organizing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Employee coaching

Performance feedback

Team engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in SCM/Logistics

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Colonial Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the logistics center shift, drive productivity, quality, and safety while coaching a team and implementing best practices.

The role requires 1–3 years supervising, strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include daily meetings, safety initiatives, performance feedback, and ensuring payroll compliance in a hybrid warehouse/office setting.