Warehouse Supervisor

Steffes Corporation; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous 401K matching

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Paternity Leave

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Steffes Corporation in Shelby, North Carolina is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role involves defining material handling strategies, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing warehouse functionality.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, along with 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. The position offers attractive benefits, including a competitive insurance plan and generous 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive experience in warehouse or inventory operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and operational compliance.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute site-level warehouse strategies.
• Monitor site inventory levels and manage aged inventory.
• Lead daily execution of warehouse flow activities.

Skills

Material handling

Warehouse inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Position Summary

This position provides leadership for day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and safe flow of materials from receipt through shipment. The Warehouse Supervisor defines and executes site-level material handling strategies aligned with Steffes’ corporate and operational objectives. This role creates and maintains parts and product organizational systems, monitors inventory levels, oversees aged inventory disposition, and ensures site compliance with safety standards. The Warehouse Supervisor partners cross-functionally to support production, maintain material availability, and optimize site-level warehouse operations.

• Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401K matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Military Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute site-level warehouse strategies to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe material flow from receipt through shipment.
• Create, maintain, and optimize parts and product organizational systems to maximize accessibility, storage efficiency, and operational accuracy.
• Monitor site inventory levels, ensuring accurate records and alignment with inventory plans established by the Inventory Manager.
• Monitor and manage aged inventory throughout the site in coordination with the Inventory Manager.
• Execute inventory disposition actions at the site level, reducing obsolescence and supporting working capital optimization.
• Establish and enforce warehouse safety standards to minimize risk of property, product, or equipment damage.
• Lead daily execution of warehouse flow including put-away, storage, picking, kitting, and line stocking activities.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to Shipping & Receiving Lead, ensuring effective day-to-day execution of shipping and receiving operations.
• Establish and monitor site-level KPIs to measure inventory accuracy, throughput, and overall warehouse performance.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and inventory teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of material requirements.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing site-level warehouse teams, fostering continuous improvement and innovation while modeling strong leadership, accountability, and safety practices.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Decision-Making Authority

The Warehouse Supervisor has authority to execute site-level warehouse operations in alignment with corporate inventory and material flow strategies. The role independently manages daily receiving, storage, picking/kitting, line stocking, and shipping processes, including site-level organizational systems and inventory adjustments within policy limits. The Warehouse Supervisor ensures compliance with safety standards and operational procedures, and escalates significant inventory, safety, or operational issues to the Inventory Manager for resolution. Decisions regarding staffing, process execution, and site-level inventory disposition fall within delegated authority.

Measures of Success

Success in this role is defined by delivering accurate, efficient, and safe warehouse operations that ensure materials are available to support production and customer commitments. Success is demonstrated by high site-level inventory accuracy, timely throughput, reduced aged and obsolete inventory, adherence to safety standards, and effective execution of daily warehouse activities. Success also includes building high-performing warehouse teams, implementing efficient site-level material organization, and supporting cross-functional collaboration to meet corporate inventory and operational goals.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
• Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in warehouse or inventory operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in material handling, site-level inventory management, and warehouse organizational systems.
• Experience monitoring inventory levels, executing cycle counts, and performing aged inventory disposition.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards, material storage practices, and operational compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to travel as required.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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