Warehouse Supervisor - Kansas City

Bird; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 56,700 - 66,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home stipend

Healthcare package

Bird ride credits

Job summary

Bird is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Kansas City, MO to oversee a busy service center, lead a team of Mechanics, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role emphasizes quality checks, inventory control, and on-time deployment of vehicles.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of warehouse management experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by Bird.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in managing and maintaining a warehouse environment with direct people management.
• Knowledge of KPIs and process improvement (lean) preferred.
• Strong mechanics experience is a plus.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Onboard, train, and lead a team of Mechanics while assigning daily tasks and ensuring workflow is efficient.
• Maintain a team-oriented environment and integrate new Mechanics to the team.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to market manager on team performance.
• Ensure safety and quality checks for vehicles prior to deployment from the warehouse.
• Manage vehicle operations including inspection, rotation, check in/out, and documentation.
• Support inventory management and organization of tools, parts, and vehicles.
• Perform in-warehouse repairs from basic maintenance to complex electronic part replacement.

Skills

People management

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Lean / continuous improvement

Mechanics experience

Time management

Communication

Job description

Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission totransform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet theirshared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more thaneighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is essential for overseeing and optimizing the performance of a service center, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves leadership and team integration to maintain a cohesive and productive work environment. It also plays a critical part in upholding safety standards and ensuring the highest quality of service, which directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success.

Responsibilities:

• Onboard, train, and lead a team of Mechanics while assigning daily tasks as needed and ensuring workflow is efficient
• Maintain a team oriented environment and integrate new Mechanics to the team
• Evaluate and provide feedback to market manager on team performance
• Ensure operational compliance and safety of all vehicles by completing quality checks prior to their departure from the warehouse for deployment
• Follow established safety procedures to ensure Bird riders are on the safest vehicles
• Ensure accurate documentation of completed quality checks for vehicles and parts
• Manage vehicle operations such as inspection, rotation, check in/out, and more
• Support inventory management and organization of tools, parts, and vehicles
• Identify issues and perform small repairs on vehicles in field from brake adjustments to vehicle cleaning to ensure vehicles are in optimal working condition
• Maintain and abide by safety and hygiene standards within the warehouse
• Perform in warehouse repairs from basic maintenance to complex electronic part replacement
• Maximize the number of operational vehicles by efficiently completing tasks assigned
• Safely operate a pallet jack or push cart on a frequent basis
• Additional job related tasks as assigned

Must-Have:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed
• 3-5 years of previous experience in managing and maintaining a warehouse environment with direct people management
• Knowledge and process experience for working towards KPIs
• Process improvement experience- (lean, continuous improvement preferable)
• Strong mechanics experience preferred
• Ability to learn quicklyExcellent time management, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to be both self-directed and work well in a team environment
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform quick and efficient repairs
• Self-motivated with and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks
• A safety-oriented mindset, capable of conducting rigorous quality checks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with team members at all level

Warehouse Address: Kansas City, MO 64108

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks Up!

We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range Disclosure: Bird offers competitive pay and benefits packages. The base salary range/hourly rate that Bird currently reasonably expects to pay for this role is included below. However, actual compensation may vary upon a number of factors such as experience, knowledge, skill level, skill sets, or the city in which work is performed. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, it is possible that a candidate’s actual compensation may be above or below this range. Some roles may also be entitled to receive other forms of compensation such as bonus, variable pay, and equity, and you will be eligible for paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and retirement benefits pursuant to the Company’s policies.

Pay Range: $56,700 — $66,700 USD

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