Warehouse Supervisor

hellmann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead facility programs, manage assets, and ensure a safe, efficient operation. You will oversee WMS activities, inventory control, and staff performance in a fast-paced distribution setting.

The role requires hands-on leadership, forklift operation, and strong coordination with the Warehouse Manager to plan manpower and schedules.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years in a distribution center with leadership experience.
• Experience with TSA screening duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Head one or more programs at the facility (maintenance, sanitation or safety).
• Track and forward issues related to assets including IT equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Plan shop floor layout and workloads to optimize space and time.
• Supervise warehouse staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

WMS knowledge

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Team supervision

Education

Associates degree (AA)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TSA screening knowledge

Job description

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide.

For the better. Together.

This position has a base compensation range of $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. In addition to this base compensation, you'll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head one or more of the following programs at facility: building maintenance, equipment maintenance, sanitation or safety
• Track, maintain and forward issues related to assets to include handling equipment, storage media, building fixtures, IT equipment to include zebra printers and infrastructure, and maintenance of facility
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Stay abreast of customer scopes of work including immediately elevating scope creep to management
• Plan layout of shop floor/storage media considering the size, characteristics and expected dwell time
• Maintain knowledge of proper methods for operating equipment to include forklifts, reach trucks, man-up, etc.
• Maintain knowledge WMS': query inventory, track transactions, run reports, operate RF scanners, etc.
• Provide accurate recording and retention of inventory and item movement; oversee inventory control activities to include cycle counts and physical inventories
• Maintain and review records to include bill of ladings goods receipts, packing lists (shipment manifest), tally sheets for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
• Trace history of SKUs received and stored to determine reasons for discrepancies and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies for the future
• Maintain basic understanding of TSA/DSA facility/security requirements and recordkeeping.
• Assign duties and examine employees' work for accuracy , neatness, and compliance to procedures
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
• Maintain harmony and equity among workers and resolve complaints
• Supports Warehouse Manager in the recruitment and interview process of new hires.
• Manage warehouse staff to include progressive discipline, employee payroll issues, and annual reviews
• Track and catalog customer level labor and space utilized and provide to manager
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows, daily manpower plans and schedules
• Attend or conduct daily operational kickoff and manpower planning meeting with colleagues to effectively share resources to include floor space, staff and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: Due to business necessity or in the event a facility is a shared CL and freight forwarding (FF) location, the employee may also be required to perform the duties and responsibilities listed in the contract logistics Warehouse Supervisor job description.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise up to seven full time employees and as many as seven additional temporary employees

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree (AA) from a two-year college or equivalent work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
• High school diploma or GED
• Three to five years' experience concentrated in a distribution center environment with an international third-party logistics company previous team leader and training experience
• Two to three years of team lead experience in a warehouse and distribution center environment preferred
• Prior experience as TSA Screening Supervisor preferred
• Working knowledge of various warehouse tools and equipment required
• Basic proficiency in operatin