Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift

WM; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse and dock operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient performance. You will manage incoming and outgoing waste shipments, maintain inventory, and supervise warehouse staff to meet productivity standards.

You will train personnel on safety, coordinate with transportation, and help control costs while sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of supervisor or leadership experience in a warehouse.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee warehouse and dock operations and housekeeping.
• Ensure safety, PPE usage, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Train new and current staff on safety and procedures.
• Monitor productivity and implement efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with transportation and maintain schedules.
• Address hazards, resolve issues, and support cost control.
• Conduct periodic audits and manage documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree Accredited

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

I. Job Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor provides leadership and oversees the operation, activities and housekeeping of the warehouse and dock. This position is in charge of managing incoming and outgoing waste shipments in accordance with Company's policies and practices as well as applicable regulations. They may also be responsible for ordering supplies and keeping an up-to-date inventory. Other essential duties will include supervising and managing the performance of warehouse workers, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, and training warehouse personnel.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure all warehouse personnel perform their tasks safely while utilizing all PPE and other safety equipment at all times.
• Maintain regulatory compliance within the warehouse and dock. Maintain and manage necessary supplies consisting of PPE, uniforms, cleaning material, processing chemicals, etc., to ensure that adequate inventories are always available.
• Ensure the warehouse employees maintain productivity standards in all phases of their operations. Review shift productivity to identify maximum efficiencies and operational opportunities.
• Initiate actions to ensure timely resolution of identified hazards or unsafe conditions or practices.
• Train all new warehouse personnel and provide appropriate training of all current plant personnel, as required or requested, including safety and compliance.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, either internally or externally. Coordinate customer needs by adhering to a defined processing schedule.
• Interface proactively with transportation personnel to achieve business goals.
• Periodic facility audits and review of all applicable paperwork
• Monitor daily performance of warehouse employees, directly or within guidance, providing feedback (including growth opportunities). Influence hiring and firing decisions and disciplinary procedures. Assist in resolving warehouse problems and issues between drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Maintain overall cost control of the warehouse.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• 1 year of Supervisor or Leadership experience, ideally in a warehouse environment
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's Degree Accredited

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.