Warehouse Supervisor

Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekni-Plex, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Warehouse Leader to oversee daily activities, coordinate loading and material movement, and provide hands-on supervision during shifts.

The role emphasizes training, performance monitoring, and ensuring safe, compliant warehouse operations. The candidate will participate in onboarding new employees, lead shift meetings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Possesses 2–4 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and organizational skills are required.
• Strong math/accounting aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computer for data input and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Daily Warehouse Leadership: Assign daily work activities to warehouse associates.
• Monitor workloads and labor utilization.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, and material movement activities.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support throughout the shift.
• Ensure shift coverage for all warehouse functions.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Math/accounting aptitude

Leadership ability

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Daily Warehouse Leadership

• Assign daily work activities to warehouse associates.
• Monitor workloads and labor utilization.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, and material movement activities.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support throughout the shift.
• Ensure shift coverage for all warehouse functions.

Employee Development

• Train and coach warehouse associates.
• Conduct daily shift meetings.
• Monitor employee performance and attendance.
• Assist with onboarding new employees.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Coverage

• Serve as backup support for critical supply chain positions including:
• Material Planner
• Purchasing (as assigned)
• Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities may include:

• Production support activities
• Purchase order administration
• Inventory Control
• System transactions and documentation

Inventory Management

• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Support lot traceability and inventory control requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of powered industrial trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action activities when required.
• Support housekeeping and 5S initiatives throughout warehouse operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 5 – 10 hourly employees in the Warehouse Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possesses 2-4 years or related experience and is competent in the operation of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and organizational skills are required.
• Strong math/accounting aptitude and detail oriented.
• Ability to operate computer for data input and retrieval.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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