What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at LivaNova?
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Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse operations, including two distribution centers, to ensure receiving and shipping teams consistently achieve productivity and quality targets. This role enforces strict safety standards with a zero-incident focus, ensures adherence to SOPs for quality compliance, and manages CDL records, medical certifications, and driver training to maintain full regulatory compliance.
General Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse operations, including two distribution centers, to ensure receiving and shipping teams consistently achieve productivity and quality targets. This role enforces strict safety standards with a zero-incident focus, ensures adherence to SOPs for quality compliance, and manages CDL records, medical certifications, and driver training to maintain full regulatory compliance.
General Responsibilities
- Manage warehouse staffing to support receiving and shipping operations and reallocating cross-trained employees to meet fluctuating demands.
- Ensure timely and accurate shipment of product to meet customer’s request delivery date (RDD).
- Create KPIs and performance metrics to track operational efficiency; perform daily Gemba walks to observe processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple sites, verifying counts and resolving discrepancies—including overages, shortages, and lost equipment.
- Ensure warehouse processes are accurate, documented, and regularly updated in SOPs to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Production—to align operations, resolve issues, and ensure seamless workflow.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement process improvements.
- Manage supply inventory and create purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted operations.
- Train, mentor, and develop warehouse staff, providing coaching and guidance to build skills and achieve performance goals.
- Resolve operational issues promptly, collaborating with IT teams to troubleshoot system problems and minimize downtime and delays.
- Enforce strict safety protocols to support a zero-tolerance policy for workplace accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Maintain a fleet of forklifts by scheduling repairs and implementing preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Take initiative to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies that support sustainability goals and reduce operational expenses.
- Ensure all team members complete company-wide training requirements on time by monitoring compliance and following up to meet deadlines.
- 2–5 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
- 1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing environment.
- Manage CDL records, medical certifications, and required driver training.
- Experience managing a team of up to 30 folks.
- Experience working with shipping carriers (FedEx, UPS, LTL) and coordinating logistics.
- Background in inventory management, cycle counts, and maintaining warehouse accuracy.
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean principles, or process optimization.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in Supply Chain & Logistics management preferred.
- Forklift Train-the-Trainer Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
- A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location.
- Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
- Personal and Vacation Time
- Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training & Education Assistance
- Bonus Referral Program
- Service Awards
- Employee Recognition Program
- Flexible Work Schedules
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000