Warehouse Supervisor

Gates Corporation; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor in Hebron, KY, to oversee daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage inventory, and ensure safety standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and a background in Lean Manufacturing are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

3 weeks of paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in warehousing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team of warehouse employees.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities and manage inventory accuracy.
• Support a safety-driven culture and address performance issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

5S practices

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and products. They lead and support a team of warehouse employees, driving productivity, safety, and quality standards. The role involves coordinating shipping and receiving activities, managing inventory accuracy, enforcing company policies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Warehouse Supervisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals and maintain timely fulfillment of customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities (to Name a Few)

• Provide daily direction to warehouse employees engaged in shipping, receiving, loading/unloading trucks, stocking, picking, packing, and palletizing finished products to ensure efficient operations and processes.
• Communicate effectively with staff to promote alignment and consistency with company goals and objectives.
• Manage employee performance, productivity, attendance, quality, housekeeping, and personal accountability.
• Address performance issues, recognize achievements, and provide coaching as needed.
• Administer policies and work practices fairly and consistently.
• Maintain a continuous focus on process improvement and waste reduction.
• Empower and encourage employees to evaluate and improve daily processes.
• Foster and maintain a safety-driven culture.
• Clearly communicate expectations, enforce safe work practices, and hold employees accountable for safety violations.
• Investigate safety-related incidents and violations promptly.
  
  

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in warehousing
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S practices
• Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong background in Microsoft Suites primarily Excel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
  
  

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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