Warehouse Supervisor (Inbound)

Blue Ocean Inc; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ocean Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage space, layout, and workflow from inbound to outbound with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. You will guide and develop warehouse staff while ensuring a safe and compliant operation.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, inventory control, and cross‑department collaboration to meet senior management goals. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and cycle counting.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Enhance warehouse space utilization through strategic layout planning and improvements.
• Oversee inventory management to maintain accuracy.
• Manage daily tasks ensuring efficient inbound to outbound workflow.
• Supervise warehouse staff: assign tasks, train, coach, and monitor performance.
• Enforce safety procedures and coordinate inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Contribute feedback for procedures to achieve operational goals set by senior management.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership & training

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Job description

A warehouse supervisor is experienced in managing space and layout of the warehouse, managing and controlling the workflow from inbound to outbound with accuracy and efficiency, and creating a safe environment for warehouse employees and inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance warehouse space utilization through strategic planning and ongoing improvements to the layout. Ensure the security, organization, and cleanliness of warehouse space and equipment.
• Oversee inventory management processes by sorting and organizing inventory to maintain accuracy.
• Manage daily tasks and ensure an efficient workflow from inbound to outbound operations, striving for high-quality output.
• Supervise warehouse staff by selecting, training, coaching, positioning, assigning tasks, planning, monitoring performance, and implementing disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Ensure the safety of warehouse inventory and operations by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing safety procedures and protocols. Guide the team lead in conducting routine inspections of warehouse equipment and promptly arranging necessary repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Proactively plan and execute strategies to achieve overall operational goals set by senior management, while providing feedback for procedure improvement.

Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management and cycle counting, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate warehouse employees and effectively assign daily responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with warehouse employees, team leads, management, and other departments