Warehouse Supervisor

WestRock Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in the Production Department in Flint, MI. You will create work and production schedules aligned with production goals, monitor quality, and ensure efficient processing of products.

Key duties include managing 1st shift operations, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with drivers, and maintaining accurate documentation. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for reporting and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Production Supervisor in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Production Department.
• Create work and production schedules aligned with company goals.
• Monitor quality and ensure efficient processing of products.
• Manage 1st shift operations and support warehouse teams.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and equipment operated safely.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers.
• Fulfill customer orders and material handling as needed.
• Maintain proper inventory storage and rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Opportunity

The Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations in the Production Department. The Production Supervisor will also use the company's production goals to create work and production schedules, monitor quality, and ensure products are processed efficiently.

• Manage 1st Shift Operations and support BOD and all Warehouse teams
• Closely monitor the compliance with all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend, and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Maintain quality processes and measures to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by the warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers.
• Fulfill customer orders as needed, including all material handling.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures. Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse.
• Planning loading and routing trucks for delivery
• Monitor and measure warehouse performance and quality metrics. Provide reporting to management as required.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all material handling.
• Keep warehouse accessible and safe for sales and administrative staff.
• Meet with customers, in partnership with the sales representative, to discuss warehouse capabilities or concerns.
• Work with packaging engineers/designers to meet customer needs.
• Attend participation in company leadership meetings, as required.
• Fulfill customer orders as needed, including all material handling.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor\'s Degree preferred
• High School Diploma required
• 5+ plus years’ experience as a Production Supervisor in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Intermediate computer skills required, MS Word, Excel, Outlook