Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Department: Warehouse / ShippingReceiving

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Material Handlers and ShippingReceiving Clerks

Position Type: Full-Time (Salaried / Exempt)

Location: On Site – Remote Work Not Authorized

Summary of Position:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our warehousing and shippingreceiving departments. This includes coordination of inventory movement throughout the facility, full-spectrum management of shippingreceiving personnel, and departmental oversight of quality control standards. Simultaneously, the Warehouse Manager serves as a functional advisor to the General Manager concerning continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Management of approximately 10 material handlers and shippingreceiving clerks.
• Organizes and enforces standard operation procedures, training requirements, and certification compliance.
• Provides management and leadership that guides employees in the performance of their duties and responsibilities including tutelage governing safety, volume, cost, quality, and time.
• Monitors daily loading and unloading of shipping containers.
• Maintains accuracy of inventory count and location, conducts inventory audits, and investigates inventory damage and/or irregularities.
• Drives continuous process improvement activities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinates maintenance requisitions for repair of equipment, machine parts, and supplies by working and interacting with plant maintenance technicians and contracted vendors.
• Creates priority of work schedules while considering asset utilization, manpower allocation, product requirements, customer demand, late containers, and detention and demurrage fees.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides feedback, and identifies both departmental and individual training and development needs.
• Adjusts employee schedules to incorporate overtime as required to meet volumes.
• Works interdependently with the supply chain and sales department to manage volume demand.
• Ensures all established policies, safety rules, and operating procedures are communicated, trained on, understood, and followed.
• Works closely with the Human Resources Manager to be actively involved in the hiring process for department employees, implementation of sponsorship programs, employee disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Maintains adherence to good housekeeping practices throughout the production facility.
• Fosters an environment of safety, accountability, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and/or monthly meetings to review safety, quality, delivery, cost, and other topics as appropriate.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 7 or more years' experience managing teams in a warehousing and/or manufacturing setting with a track record of leading forklift operators, maintenance technicians, and/or logistics personnel or;
• Associate degree plus 5 - 6 years' experience managing teams in a warehousing and/or manufacturing setting with a track record of leading forklift operators, maintenance technicians, and/or logistics personnel or;
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 - 4 years' experience managing teams in a warehousing and/or manufacturing setting with a track record of leading forklift operators, maintenance technicians, and/or logistics personnel.
• Proven ability to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity in a similar environment.
• Familiarity with light industrial/warehousing equipment including overseeing maintenance schedules and troubleshooting downtime issues.
• Experience scheduling, training, and motivating a diverse workforce comprised of 5+ employees, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA standards and other relevant regulations, with experience implementing safety programs in an industrial facility.
• Ability to oversee material handling, inventory management, and coordination with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted production workflows.
• Competency in managing operational budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation while maintaining quality standards.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite required (particularly Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to become proficient with proprietary software in a prescribed period of time.

Working Hours:

• 1st shift runs from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM (8-Hours) Monday - Friday.
• 2nd shift runs from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (8-Hours) Monday – Friday.
• Flexibility and overtime will periodically be required to meet operational needs; therefore, weekends may be required as needed.
• This vacancy announcement is for a 2nd shift position. However, some initial training may be conducted during 1st shift hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Comfortable shifting between working in a climate-controlled office setting and environment with large temperature swings.

Company Overview:

ESKA USA is a leading producer and distributor of high quality, 100% recycled Fiberboard for use in various products such as books, puzzles, gameboards, and luxury goods packaging. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our company culture values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• 401(k) w/ 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability and AD&D coverage
• Paid time off

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $70k - $85k p/y