Warehouse Operations Supervisor — Lead Team & Excellence

Givens Incorporated; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Givens Incorporated in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead our warehouse team. You will oversee daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and order processing, directing staff to meet productivity and accuracy goals while upholding safety standards.

This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and comfort working on the warehouse floor and with WMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees in a warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse processes.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and hold team members accountable.
• Willingness to work on the warehouse floor and assist with daily operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and order processing.
• Lead, direct, and support warehouse associates to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Coordinate staffing and daily work assignments based on operational needs.
• Monitor workflow and make adjustments to keep operations running efficiently.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory, review activity, and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately, including bills of lading, receiving paperwork, and driver logs.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing warehouse employees.
• Identify operational problems and work with management to implement solutions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure warehouse procedures are followed.
• Communicate with management, employees, and customers regarding daily operations.
• Ensure employees follow company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist with forklift operations and other warehouse duties when needed.
• Open or close the warehouse facility as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

SAP

Job description

Givens Incorporated in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead our warehouse team. You will oversee daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and order processing, directing staff to meet productivity and accuracy goals while upholding safety standards.

This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and comfort working on the warehouse floor and with WMS.