WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Compass Group USA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA's ESFM division seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, supervise staff, ensure safe and efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials. The role emphasizes forklift safety and adherence to OSHA standards, with a focus on accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, maintain safety compliance, coordinate with vendors, and manage workflow to support a high‑performing warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification current and valid.
• 2–4 years of warehouse or logistics experience; 1+ year in a leadership role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying warehouse conditions.
• Proficiency with WMS and basic computer applications.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations — Manage daily workflow including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory replenishment.
• Team Leadership — Supervise warehouse associates, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching and training.
• Forklift Operation — Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment; ensure all staff follow equipment safety protocols.
• Safety Compliance — Enforce OSHA, company, and site‑specific safety standards; conduct regular safety checks and incident reporting.
• Inventory Management — Maintain accurate inventory counts, oversee cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process Improvement — Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity and accuracy.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Leadership Experience

WMS Proficiency

Communication Skills

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Shift: Sunday through Thursday 10:30 AM til 7:30

Other Forms of Compensation: none

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials. This role is responsible for leading warehouse staff, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and ensuring all equipment—including forklifts—is operated safely and effectively. Forklift certification is required.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials. This role leads a team of warehouse associates, maintains strict safety and compliance standards, and ensures all material‑handling equipment—including forklifts—is operated safely and effectively. The supervisor manages workflow, monitors inventory accuracy, coordinates with vendors and logistics partners, and drives process improvements to support a high‑performing, organized warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations — Manage daily workflow including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory replenishment.
• Team Leadership — Supervise warehouse associates, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching and training.
• Forklift Operation — Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment; ensure all staff follow equipment safety protocols.
• Safety Compliance — Enforce OSHA, company, and site‑specific safety standards; conduct regular safety checks and incident reporting.
• Inventory Management — Maintain accurate inventory counts, oversee cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Process Improvement — Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve productivity and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Forklift Certification (must be current and valid).
• 2–4 years of warehouse or logistics experience; 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying warehouse conditions.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer applications.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high‑volume or fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with pallet jacks, reach trucks, or other material‑handling equipment.

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.