Warehouse Supervisor

Spectrum Brands; Vinita Park (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receipt, storage, and shipment of goods in a manufacturing environment. You will lead warehouse staff, enforce safety, and coordinate with production to keep operations efficient and on schedule.

The role requires a combination of education and experience, with preferred SAP experience and a background in supervision. This position is based at our Missouri facility and may require OT and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating and following up on the activities of warehouse staff to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Troubleshoot process bottlenecks and coordinate with other areas as needed.
• Partner with peers and manager on scheduling, overtime and staffing decisions.
• Monitoring inventory levels, conducting regular audits, and ensuring accurate stock records in collaboration with the production team.
• Enforcing safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure work environment, especially when dealing with forklift operators and spotter trucks.
• Train and cross train associates on processes and equipment.
• Provide real-time coaching, recognition, and corrective feedback.
• Support new-hire onboarding and continuous training efforts.
• Audit workflows for accuracy and adherence to SOPs.
• Overseeing the maintenance and repair of spotter trucks and other warehouse equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities to stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved while minimizing negative impacts to product.
• Coordinating with other departments such as production, logistics, and quality control to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of goods.
• Effectively run Start of Shift meetings with your teams on a daily basis
• Run shift hand off updates and communicate changes to process or priorities
• Capture shift notes, incidents and performance highlights
• Addressing any issues or concerns that arise in the warehouse and implementing sustainable solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct effective root cause analysis on operational opportunities and execute on corrective actions with a sense of urgency

Skills

Mathematical ability

Organization Skills

Attention to detail

Team building

Decision making

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Independence

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree

3-5 years experience or equivalent

Previous supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

Job Summary

The warehouse supervisor is responsible for overseeing all warehouse activities related to the receipt, storage, and shipment of goods in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating and following up on the activities of warehouse staff to ensure efficient and safe operation of the facility
• Troubleshoot process bottlenecks and coordinate with other areas as needed
• Partner with peers and manager on scheduling, overtime and staffing decisions
• Monitoring inventory levels, conducting regular audits, and ensuring accurate stock records in collaboration with the production team
• Enforcing safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure work environment, especially when dealing with forklift operators and spotter trucks
• Train and cross train associates on processes and equipment
• Provide real-time coaching, recognition, and corrective feedback
• Support new-hire onboarding and continuous training efforts
• Manage attendance issues and elevate HR concerns as needed
• Implementing quality assurance processes to ensure products are stored and handled correctly to prevent damage or spoilage
• Audit all workflows for accuracy and adherence to SOPs
• Address defects, rework and gaps in process while reinforcing best practices
• Overseeing the maintenance and repair of spotter trucks and other warehouse equipment to ensure they are in good working condition
• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities to stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved while minimizing negative impacts to product
• Coordinating with other departments such as production, logistics, and quality control to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of goods
• Effectively run Start of Shift meetings with your teams on a daily basis
• Run shift hand off updates and communicate changes to process or priorities
• Capture shift notes, incidents and performance highlights
• Addressing any issues or concerns that arise in the warehouse and implementing sustainable solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct effective root cause analysis on operational opportunities and execute on corrective actions with a sense of urgency

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred 3-5 years of experience or equivalent
• Combination of education and experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• SAP experience strongly preferred

Required Skills

• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and SAP
• Strong mathematical ability, organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong motivational, effectual team building and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, effectively manage time and resolve crises
• Able to operator a forklift

Work Environment

• Up to 100% Manufacturing/Warehouse
• Willingness to work OT and weekends when necessary.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.