Warehouse Supervisor

Kem Krest; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Elkhart, IN, responsible for ensuring operational excellence and safety standards within the warehouse. The role involves leading teams in LEAN processes, training staff, and overseeing equipment maintenance to drive overall performance and safety in operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and significant experience in warehouse management within the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years relevant functional experience.
• High school diploma with on-the-job training.
• Preferred: Relevant certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train staff in operational excellence.
• Oversee equipment usage and maintenance procedures.
• Drive performance related to KPIs.

Skills

LEAN tools execution

Training and Development

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Education

High school diploma plus on-the-job training

Relevant certification or equivalent experience

Job description

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Role Summary

Ensure that all the duties of the overseeing department are carried out safely, accurately, and timely. Foster a culture that focuses on safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost.

Role Summary

Ensure that all the duties of the overseeing department are carried out safely, accurately, and timely. Foster a culture that focuses on safety, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Engage and lead direct reports in the execution of LEAN tools and process improvements
• Create and train staff in standard work expectations
• Applies and mentors advanced techniques to ensure effectiveness of training program
• Lead and contribute to problem solving activities to drive operational excellence throughout all facets of operation
  
  

Equipment Operations and Maintenance

• Lead direct reports in proper use and function of equipment
• Lead direct reports to follow equipment procedures
• Collaborate across departments to drive employee led maintenance activities
  
  

Data and Technology Controls

• Lead Execution and collaborate with support teams to ensure equipment is operating at optimal levels
• Collaborate across departments to find root cause and determine corrective action
• Lead direct reports in the evaluation of data elements across department
  
  

Performance Execution

• Lead direct reports in driving performance related to all KPI's
• Lead and execute on actionable ideas to improve utilization across storage and equipment
• Lead direct reports in driving performance related to all requirements
  
  

EH&S Stewardship

• Lead direct reports in executing and improving on safety related items
• Lead direct reports in executing and improving on environmental related items
• Lead direct reports in executing and improving on waste elimination related items
  
  

Role Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years relevant functional experience.
• High school diploma plus on-the-job training / experience.
• Preferred: Relevant certification or equivalent experience.
  
  

Weight-Handling Requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying:Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing between 30-50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Overhead Lifting:Occasionally lifting items above shoulder level.
• Pulling and Pushing:Moving heavy objects using tools like pallet jacks, dollies, or carts.
  
  

General Physical Abilities

• Standing and Walking:Prolonged periods of standing and walking, often on concrete floors. Shifts may last 8-12 hours.
• Bending and Stooping: Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, or twisting to pick up or organize items.
• Reaching and Stretching: Ability to reach above or below waist level to retrieve or store goods.
• Climbing: Occasionally climbing ladders or stairs to access products stored at higher levels.
  
  

Endurance and Stamina

• Performing physically demanding tasks in varying conditions (e.g., cold storage, hot warehouse spaces).
• Repeating motions like lifting, bending, or carrying without fatigue for an entire shift.
  
  

Coordination and Dexterity

• Good hand-eye coordination for picking, packing, or sorting items.
• Manual dexterity for operating tools or machinery (e.g., forklifts, scanners).
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Vision:Ability to see clearly for reading labels, identifying items, and operating machinery safely.
• Hearing:Ability to hear alarms, instructions, or warning signals in a noisy environment.
• Physical Health:Must meet any health standards (e.g., no restrictions that would prevent lifting or moving objects).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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