Warehouse Supervisor 2

Sonwil Distribution Center, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonwil Distribution Center, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor 2 in Buffalo, NY to lead daily shift operations, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and collaborate with the Facility Manager to maintain inventory and WMS systems.

The role emphasizes strong leadership and a hands-on approach to optimize warehouse performance. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2–3 years supervisory experience, and 5 years in warehousing, with tech savviness and proficiency in WMS and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of previous supervisory experience required.
• 5 years of warehouse experience required.
• Tech savviness is a plus; prior WMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily shift operations to ensure product flow, safety, and efficiency.
• Develops action plans to address labor performance issues and KPI goals.
• Manages budgets, costs, yields, and operating plans to optimize production and cost.
• Ensures compliance with GMP and OSHA standards and leads safety programs.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Leadership

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor 2

Regular Full Time Manual Labor Buffalo, NY, US 1 Attachments

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1264

Salary Range: $21.16 To $24.54 Hourly

Job purpose

As a Warehouse Supervisor, one will be responsible for managing and maintaining the highest standards with regards to safety, quality, efficiencies, spoilage, and customer service/satisfaction. Working in conjunction with the Facility Manager to maintain inventory levels, warehouse, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and executing all supply chain initiatives. This warehouse is fully automated, and having prior technical experience is a plus!

Duties and responsibilities

• Leads, motivates, trains and coordinates daily shift operations to assure product flow within the warehouse while meeting safety, quantity, and efficiencies requirements.
• Facilitates problem solving and develops action plans to address labor performance issues and achieve key performance indicator goals.
• Understands financial drivers in the form of budgets, cost, yields, operating plans, etc., and can schedule and manage warehouse operations to ensure maximum production for minimum cost.
• Ensures all guidelines of good manufacturing practice and OSHA standards are in compliance. Leads health, safety, and environmental processes for the warehouse areas.
• Leads and develops a high performing work organization that maximizes employee teamwork, contributions, suggestions and decisions.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary warehouse which is audit ready at all times.
• Provides for effective employee relations within the operations unit by ensuring that employment practices are fair and consistent.
• Assures that time commitments are met for outbound and inbound shipments.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two to Three (2-3) years of previous supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of warehouse experience.
• Prior technical knowledge (or "tech savviness) is a plus.
• Knowledge of WMS and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills in developing high performing work organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

Safety Requirements

• Must wear safety boots/shoes.
• Must wear safety vest.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Direct reports

• Warehouse Specialist
• Warehouse Clerk

Please note base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.