Warehouse Supervisor

States Manufacturing Corporation; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Texas is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee all warehouse operations supporting production, shipping, and material handling.

You will lead a warehouse team, ensure inventory accuracy, receive and ship in accordance with customer and internal requirements, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse/logistics experience with supervision preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and receiving/shipping processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily receiving activities and ensure inbound materials are inspected and documented.
• Verify outbound shipments match orders and shipping instructions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Quality to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate system transactions for all receipts.
• Maintain organized warehouse layout for safety and efficiency.
• Schedule timely delivery of materials to production areas.
• Lead warehouse personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time shipping, accuracy, labor productivity, and dock throughput.
• Support continuous improvement and safety culture.

Skills

Inventory control

Receiving processes

Shipping and warehouse best practices

ERP/MRP systems proficiency

Forklift certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Forklift certification

Job description

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse operations supporting the production of the plant including shipping. This role ensures efficient receiving, material handling, storage, internal material delivery, and inventory accuracy to support safe, timely, shipping and high-quality manufacturing. The Supervisor leads a warehouse team, drives continuous improvement, and maintains strong coordination with Production, Procurement, Shipping and Quality.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily receiving activities, ensuring all inbound materials are inspected, verified, and properly documented.
• Verify outbound shipments match customer orders, purchase orders, and shipping instructions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Quality to resolve discrepancies, damaged materials, and supplier issues.
• Ensure accurate system transactions for all receipts (ERP/MRP systems).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse layout optimized for safety and workflow.
• Ensure all materials are properly labeled, stored in correct locations, and protected from damage.
• Schedule and direct timely delivery of materials, kits, and components to production areas.
• Ensure production priorities are supported through clear communication and responsive service.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, audits, and effective control procedures.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variance issues to prevent production delays.
• Assign dock doors and manage trailer loading based on routing and cutoff times.
• Supervise warehouse personnel, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Create and uphold a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time shipping, accuracy, labor productivity, and dock throughput.
• Leadership & Accountability
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Safety & Compliance
• Planning & Organization
• Systems & Technical Proficiency
• Familiar with MRP systems

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly oversees the Warehouse including Shipping and collaborating with cross-functional teams and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Production Floor.
• Work includes warehouse, yard, shipping and production floor environments.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Depending on workload there may be occasionally longer days along with weekends as needed. Employees are expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard.

Travel

Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, shipping and materials management experience; supervision experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, receiving processes, shipping and warehouse best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)