Warehouse Supervisor

Aerotek; Hudson (WI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for a contract position in Hudson, WI. The role leads warehouse operations, manages hourly staff, and drives safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The position emphasizes daily problem solving, workload planning, and adherence to SPQRC while maintaining high performance and compliance with company policies.

Formación

• Supervises hourly employees and maintains a high-performance culture.
• Uses structured problem-solving approaches (Quality Network, A-3) to identify improvements.
• Applies Workplace Organization (WPO) to optimize layouts and material flow.
• Performs daily Timekeeping System updates for payroll processing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, counsel, and support hourly employees while maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Address employee performance using progressive discipline when necessary.
• Use Quality Network and A-3 reporting to identify improvement opportunities and document actions.
• Apply WPO principles to improve warehouse layouts and efficiency.
• Plan daily workloads and allocate manpower to meet targets.
• Conduct daily safety observations and huddles to review SPQRC.
• Oversee logistics, inventory, shipping, and receiving for on-time distribution.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and drive throughput.

Conocimientos

Supervision

Leadership

Logistics operations

Inventory control

People skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Experience in warehouse

Safety focus

Educación

High school diploma

Technical training

Herramientas

Kronos

Timekeeping systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor Job Description

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse operations and employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, responsiveness, and cost objectives across assigned departments. This role leads a fast-paced parts distribution environment, ensuring accurate inventory flow, effective shipping and receiving, and consistent adherence to operational standards and workplace organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, counsel, and support hourly employees, responding to their needs and concerns while maintaining a high-performance culture.

• Address employee performance behaviors by recognizing and reinforcing positive contributions and correcting negative behaviors through progressive discipline when necessary.

• Use structured problem-solving methods, including the Quality Network process and A-3 reporting format, to identify opportunities for improvement, document actions, and engage the workforce in generating solutions.

• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) principles to improve warehouse layouts, optimize material flow, and increase operational efficiency.

• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updates to ensure accurate payroll processing and proper recording of employee hours.

• Conduct daily meetings and huddles to communicate business performance, review SPQRC (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost), and facilitate two-way communication with employees.

• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours, ensuring adherence to safety standards and proactively addressing hazards.

• Plan daily workloads in advance, allocate manpower to each station, and adjust resources throughout the shift to meet production and service targets.

• Support fellow supervisors and colleagues to optimize shift performance and maintain smooth departmental operations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements and enforce shop rules consistently across the team.

• Perform daily standard operating procedure (SOP) audit checks to confirm processes are followed and quality standards are maintained.

• Advance personal leadership and technical skills through the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process and ongoing training.

• Keep leadership and relevant committees informed of pending activities, operational issues, and improvement initiatives.

• Monitor production every two hours to verify performance targets are met, review employee performance reports, and take corrective actions when needed.

• Oversee logistics, inventory control, shipping, and receiving activities to ensure accurate, timely distribution of parts to dealerships and third‑party customers.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while driving throughput and meeting team goals throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated supervision and management experience, including direct oversight of employees in a warehouse or logistics environment.

• Strong ability to lead and motivate others, with proven experience applying progressive discipline such as verbal counseling, written warnings, and terminations.

• Hands‑on experience in logistics, warehouse management, inventory control, and shipping and receiving operations.

• Ability to manage warehouse inventory and supply chain activities to support accurate and timely parts distribution.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, show empathy when appropriate, and still drive performance and accountability.

• Proven multi‑tasking ability to operate in a very fast‑paced environment with constantly changing priorities, balancing coaching, safety, cleanliness, and performance reporting.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to maintain performance when faced with operational challenges.

• 57 years of relevant experience in warehouse, logistics, or a closely related operational field.

• High school diploma combined with 12 years of technical or business school training.

• Training in a skilled trades area or equivalent technical training that supports understanding of warehouse operations and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using structured problem‑solving tools such as Quality Network processes and A-3 reporting formats.

• Familiarity with Workplace Organization (WPO) principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Experience with timekeeping and payroll systems such as Kronos or similar platforms.

• Comfort working with performance metrics and production boards, reviewing employee performance data, and making data‑driven decisions.

• Ability to conduct safety observations and audits and promote a strong safety culture.

• Capability to lead daily huddles and team meetings focused on SPQRC (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost).

• Strong communication skills for delivering feedback, coaching employees, and facilitating two‑way dialogue during shift meetings.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a significant opportunity to build a long‑term career within a large, evolving parts distribution network that supports a national footprint of dealerships and manufacturing facilities. Contract supervisors often receive early consideration for direct‑hire openings, and those open to relocation can access a broad range of opportunities across multiple distribution centers and plants. The parts business is expanding rapidly, driven by new vehicle launches and the transition to electric vehicles, creating ongoing growth, advancement potential, and exposure to modern automotive and distribution practices.

Work Environment

The position is based in a 404,000 square foot parts distribution warehouse with roughly 100 employees working across two shifts. This role is on second shift, typically 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the expectation of flexibility for extended hours. Overtime is common, and workweeks can range from 67 days with 1012 hour shifts, depending on business needs. First shift focuses on inbound shipments and may work Saturdays and Sundays, while second shift primarily manages outbound shipping to dealerships and third‑party auto parts stores and generally does not work weekends. The environment is fast‑paced and metrics‑driven, with daily management huddles centered on SPQRC (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost), regular production checks every two hours, and continuous monitoring of employee performance and station boards. Business casual attire is required, with no frayed, ripped, or torn clothing and no open‑toe shoes. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn at all times on the plant floor, and earbuds are not permitted in production areas. Technology tools such as laptops, cell phones, timekeeping systems, and performance boards are used routinely to manage operations, approve timecards, and monitor production. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork while supporting a high‑volume, time‑sensitive distribution operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hudson, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hudson,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.