Warehouse Supervisor

Siegwerk; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Siegwerk USA Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage the shipping department, train and direct staff, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and accurate payroll handling.

The ideal candidate brings supervisory shipping experience and proficiency in MS Word/Excel, with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and maintain documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (2-year) in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of related supervisory shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel for reporting and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll data and salary inquiries; conduct evaluations.
• Ensure safety meetings and processes are followed; correct hazards.
• Establish training and maintain documentation for direct reports.
• Coordinate shipping distributions with the scheduler and upstream processes.
• Maintain housekeeping and equipment supplies for efficient department operations.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Shipping coordination

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Siegwerk USA Inc. | 3535 SW 56th Street | Des Moines, IA 50321

Siegwerk is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Printing Inks and sustainable packaging solutions.

A career here will give you significant flexibility and support in a company focused on making a positive impact in the world.

Siegwerk is poised to disrupt the global packaging industry; changing the way packaging is produced and consumed for the benefit of us all.

At Siegwerk, you will have everything you need to help make that change.

Join us, let’s Do it. With Heart.

The Warehouse Supervisor manages shipping department team in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; monitors and appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs day to day administrative responsibilities, such as accurately completing or approving payroll data and salary information, handles routine requests or inquires and/or treats employees as per legal and company policies and procedures or refers appropriately; completes timely performance reviews and documentation. Conducts employee evaluations.
• Ensures that all safety meetings and procedure/processes are met and current. Corrects and/or reports any safety hazards.
• Establishes and maintains training and process documentation for direct reports. Responsible for training new employees.
• Ensures that all procedures/processes are current and up to date for area of responsibility.
• Ensures proper housekeeping and improves overall working environment for area of responsibility.
• Participates in meetings; communicates pertinent information, both verbally and in writing, to appropriate staff to ensure a cohesive working relationship.
• Ensures all staff members are properly trained to the current level of procedures.
• Ensures adequate equipment is provided; requisitions supplies, tools, materials, etc.
• Coordinate with the scheduler on shipping distributions on upstream processes.
• Maintains and orders non-inventory items to operate an efficient department.
• Works closely with other departments on shipments requiring specialized knowledge.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Properly handle and manage hazardous waste, support spill prevention and stormwater protection efforts, report safety or environmental concerns, and comply with permit and operating requirements.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to promote workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree (2-year program) with a minimum of two year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Previous supervisory and shipping experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must be able to complete computer generated forms and reports as needed.