Warehouse Supervisor

Komatsu; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Chattanooga, TN to lead all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient material flow for manufacturing.

The role emphasizes people leadership, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning staffing, process improvement, and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years warehouse/logistics experience in manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and material flow.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational/administrative/leadership and time management skills.
• SAP Experience Required.
• EWM experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain.
• Proven success with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Logistics Leads and overall warehouse operations.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development.
• Oversee receiving, inventory control, kitting, material handling, and line delivery.
• Own inventory accuracy, cycle count program, and annual physical inventory.
• Lead warehouse safety, OSHA compliance, and forklift certification program.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, labor utilization, and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Time management

People management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

EWM

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor 8/27/26 Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, 37405 36712 Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

Leads all warehouse and logistics operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient material flow supporting manufacturing. Responsible for people leadership, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise Logistics Leads and overall warehouse operations.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development.
• Oversee receiving, inventory control, kitting, material handling, and line delivery.
• Own inventory accuracy, cycle count program, and annual physical inventory.
• Lead warehouse safety, OSHA compliance, and forklift certification program.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, labor utilization, and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years warehouse/logistics experience in manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and material flow.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational/administrative/leadership and time management skills.
• SAP Experience Required.
• EWM experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain.
• Proven success with continuous improvement initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world! If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .