Yard Operations Supervisor: Lead, Train & Optimize Shipments

Wesco; Jeffersonville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Supervisor, Yard Operations to oversee daily yard and warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, and housekeeping.

You will train and coach associates, manage 2+ direct reports, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and audit standards while aligning with customer requirements. This role focuses on developing processes and monitoring performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• 3 years warehouse and distribution operations experience.
• 1 year experience leading warehouse associates.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee work assignments to achieve inbound and outbound service requirements.
• Direct achievement of performance objectives related to productivity, quality, service, and safety.
• Monitor workflow, work completed, error rates and related metrics and takes corrective action.
• Ensure procedures are observed, implemented, and enforced.
• Confirm quality and inspection process is accurate and excess costs are eliminated.
• Ensure safe working environment and follows safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate time, attendance, and performance management records.
• Maintain positive employee relations and morale.
• Recommend performance management actions.
• Assist in developing and documenting warehouse processes.
• Establish and monitors performance standards for warehouse functions, including pick, pack, and ship.
• Process returned merchandise.
• Establish and monitors performance standards for equipment, assembly, housekeeping, etc.
• Develop and implements training certification programs and ensures warehouse employees receive training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Supervisor, Yard Operations to oversee daily yard and warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, and housekeeping.

You will train and coach associates, manage 2+ direct reports, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and audit standards while aligning with customer requirements. This role focuses on developing processes and monitoring performance metrics.