Warehouse Supervisor

Graham Packaging Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead plant warehousing operations, oversee lift truck operators, and ensure safe, efficient inventory control aligned with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes cost-aware space utilization, SOP development, and collaboration with management. Travel up to 25% may be required; a Bachelor’s degree and logistics experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related logistics experience required.
• Minimum five years in logistics supervisory/management in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel 0–25%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lift Truck Operators and warehouse staff.
• Develop plans for cost-efficient warehouse utilization.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and space optimization.
• Coordinate shipments with customers and freight companies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the Warehouse department.
• Provide job safety training for plant personnel involved with lift truck operation.
• Review shipping/receiving paperwork for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Supervisory

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Office software

Logistics

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Logistics experience

Tools

Lift Truck Operation

Inventory systems

Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Warehouse Supervisors are responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of the plant’s warehousing activities to ensure the plant and customer requirements are met. This responsibility includes the development and supervision of lift truck operators and warehouse personnel, development of plans for cost efficient warehouse utilization, tracking of inventory for accuracy and space utilization, and coordination of shipments with customer and freight companies. The primary duties of a Warehouse Supervisor include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Supervise Lift Truck Operators in their daily activities including directing, training and evaluating
• Optimize warehouse space utilization by developing plans based on production schedules and customer requirements to minimize overall warehousing costs.
• Conduct job safety training for plant personnel involved with lift truck operation.
• Manage the plant’s pallet component inventory including physical counts, reconciling, sorting and distributing the components.
• Manage inventory record accuracy including cycle counts, investigations, and adjustments
• Oversee lift truck maintenance and inspections.
• Manage product flow between LCLP, customers, and off-site warehouses.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the Warehouse department.
• Review shipping/receiving paperwork for accuracy.
• Fill in as an LTO as necessary.
• 0-25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and/or related logistics experience; or equivalent combination of education and related logistics experience is required. A minimum of five years’ experience in a logistics supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.

Warehouse Supervisors are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.