Warehouse Supervisor

thestaffpad; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

thestaffpad in South San Francisco is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient workflow. You will lead a team, manage inventory, and enforce safety standards to create an effective work environment.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of warehouse experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. Join us to drive operational excellence and team development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse operations experience, with 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and warehouse practices.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and evaluating team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Supervise and coach warehouse team members for professional growth.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate warehouse team members to ensure strong performance and professional growth.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures to create and maintain a safe workplace.
• Partner with logistics and supply chain teams to improve warehouse layout, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, including productivity metrics, inventory status, and incident reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions and maintain exceptional service levels.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse operations experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control processes.
• Understanding of warehouse safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Experience with transportation, logistics and warehousing industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with advanced warehouse management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift operation certification and warehouse safety training credentials.
• Proven success leading diverse teams and driving operational improvements.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage, coach, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure clear task delegation and adherence to safety procedures.
• Strong organizational abilities to coordinate workflows, maintain inventory accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional technical skills including proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software for tracking and reporting operations.
• Effective problem‑solving skills to resolve operational issues and maintain productivity.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and a safe work environment.

If you're a hands‑on leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your warehouse management career.