Warehouse Supervisor Needed

Aerotek; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Wichita, KS seeks a Plant/Warehouse Supervisor to lead a warehouse team, driving productivity, quality, and safety while meeting deadlines and budget targets. The role emphasizes coaching, operations coordination, and building a high‑performance culture through clear communication and fair policy enforcement.

You will supervise staff, conduct performance reviews, ensure safety training, and collaborate with plant management, sales, and logistics to align activities with business

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic math/reading.
• Basic computer skills for administrative/reporting tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team communication.
• Ability to understand equipment and tolerances from prior experience.
• Warehouse experience including forklift operation, packing and measuring.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience in logistics, inventory, and warehouse management.
• Supervision within a warehouse or plant environment.
• Commitment to safety and enforcing safety procedures.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and guide a team to meet production and distribution objectives within budget.
• Teach and demonstrate work activities to ensure consistent performance and standards.
• Coordinate and review daily work, set priorities, ensure timely task completion.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle disciplinary processes.
• Ensure safety instruction and proper use of equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and suppliers.
• Perform record-keeping and administrative duties supporting warehouse operations.
• Report accidents/incidents to the Operations/Plant Manager within 24 hours.
• Monitor safety and take corrective action as needed.
• Apply 8D/5Why/Kaizen methods to resolve issues promptly.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant management, sales, and warehouse staff to align activities with business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

High school diploma

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Equipment understanding

Warehouse experience

Leadership

Logistics experience

Supervision

Safety compliance

Problem-solving (8D/5Why)

Education

Associate degree preferred

23 years supervisory exp.

Metals knowledge

First aid/CPR training

Job description

Job Title: Plant/Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

The Plant/Warehouse Supervisor leads a team in a warehouse environment to achieve high levels of productivity, quality, and safety while meeting production and distribution deadlines within budget. This role focuses on coaching and developing employees, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining a high-performance work culture through clear communication, fair treatment, and consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and guide a team of warehouse employees to meet all production and distribution objectives and deadlines within the established budget.

• Teach, coach, and demonstrate work activities to team members to ensure consistent performance and adherence to standards.

• Coordinate, assign, and review daily work, directing staff on priorities and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary processes in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.

• Ensure all team members receive required instruction in safety procedures, proper use of equipment, performance standards, disciplinary processes, and workplace policies and practices.

• Maintain timely, effective, and professional communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.

• Perform effective record keeping, filing, and other administrative duties as required to support warehouse and plant operations.

• Report any accidents or incidents that occur within the facility (on-site or off-site) immediately, completing incident reports and forwarding them to the Operations Manager within 24 hours.

• Monitor working conditions regularly to ensure the safety of all team members, taking timely corrective and, when necessary, disciplinary action.

• Apply structured problem-solving techniques, such as 8D, 5 Why, and Kaizen methods, to resolve personnel and quality issues in a timely manner.

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean practices within the plant and warehouse.

• Collaborate with plant management, sales staff, and warehouse personnel to align operational activities with business needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager to support overall plant and warehouse performance.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, with basic math and reading skills.

• Basic computer skills to perform administrative and reporting tasks.

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with plant management, sales staff, and warehouse personnel.

• Ability to understand equipment and tolerances based on prior experience and demonstrated successful performance.

• Warehouse experience including forklift operation, packing, and measuring.

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, which may come from business or non-business organizations.

• Experience in logistics, inventory, and warehouse management.

• Supervision within a warehouse or plant environment.

• Commitment to safety and the ability to enforce safety procedures and practices.

• Ability to use structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and 5 Why.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.

• 23 years of previous supervisory experience in a related field.

• Knowledge of metals, including proper staging, processing, packaging, and shipping.

• First aid and CPR training.

• Exposure to labor relations and safety programs.

• Familiarity with ISO standards and lean practices.

• Exposure to sales functions and understanding of how warehouse operations support customer needs.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes and warehouse inventory control.

• At least three years of prior metals and warehouse management or supervision experience.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, where leaders empower teams through coaching and clear communication. The organization supports professional growth by encouraging the development of leadership, problem-solving, and operational excellence skills. You can expect a structured environment with defined processes, exposure to modern warehouse and lean practices, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on productivity and quality. The role offers performance-based incentives and the chance to build a long-term career in plant and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment within a plant and transportation-focused operation. You will work around material handling equipment such as forklifts and other warehouse machinery, and you will be expected to monitor and maintain safe working conditions at all times. The position involves hands‑on oversight of staging, processing, packaging, and shipping activities, particularly for metal products. Work hours align with shift-based plant and warehouse operations, and you will need to be present on‑site to supervise staff and coordinate daily activities. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, proper equipment use, and compliance with operational standards and documentation requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $72000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.