Warehouse Supervisor

Optimal; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal in United States, Michigan is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse employees to meet objectives in safety, quality and productivity. The role involves supporting staff, enforcing rules, and coordinating daily workloads to optimize shift performance.

The position requires a strong background in manufacturing processes, scheduling systems, and problem-solving, with 10+ years of related experience and a commitment to continuous development.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 1–2 years of technical or business training.
• Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical training.
• 10+ years of experience in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and support hourly employees with needs/concerns as required.
• Address performance behaviors by commending positives and discouraging negatives.
• Use Quality Network problem solving to address opportunities and engage workers for ideas.
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) to improve layouts and efficiency.
• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updates for payroll data.
• Use A-3 reporting format to document problem solving activities and observe guidelines.
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate performance and have two-way discussions with employees.
• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours.
• Plan daily workloads in advance.
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.
• Observe contractual requirements (National and Local).
• Enforce Shop Rules.
• Perform daily SOP audit checks.
• Advance skills through IDP process.
• Keep General Supervisor Shop Committee apprised of pending activities.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Technology literacy

Scheduling systems

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Quality control

Education

High school diploma with technical/business training

Skilled trades training or equivalent

10+ years of experience

Job description

Summary

The main function of a warehouse supervisor is to oversee warehouse employees in order to meet business objectives for assigned departments regarding safety, quality productivity, responsiveness, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Counsel and support hourly employees with needs/concerns as required.
• Address performance behaviors by commending those that are positives and discouraging those that are negative.
• Use Quality Network problem solving process to address opportunities within area and engage work force for ideas.
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) process to improve layouts and efficiency.
• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updating to ensure accurate processing of payroll data.
• Use A-3 reporting format to document problem solving activities and observe local A-3 guidelines.
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance and have two-way discussions with employees.
• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours of departments.
• Plan daily workloads in advance.
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.
• Observe contractual requirements (National and Local).
• Enforce Shop Rules.
• Perform daily SOP audit checks.
• Advance skills through Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.
• Keep General Supervisor Shop Committee apprised of all pending activities.

Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Understand of basic technology of area where assigned.
• Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.
• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate with at least 1-2 years of technical or business school training.
• Training in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training.
• 10+ years of experience required.