What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at MacLean Power Systems?
Job Summary
Responsible for supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulations, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Job Duties
Responsible for supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulations, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Job Duties
- Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities to meet production and delivery schedules
- Lead, assign, and monitor work for a team of hourly employees, ensuring productivity goals and performance standards are consistently met
- Train, coach, and develop team members on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and company policies; provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
- Plan and adjust staffing levels based on workload, production schedules, and operational demands
- Ensure accurate inventory management by conducting regular cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining proper system records
- Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
- Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes
- Enforce compliance with OSHA, company safety standards, and environmental regulations; conduct safety audits and lead corrective actions when needed
- Maintain adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing principles to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, quality, and logistics to ensure seamless operations and timely material flow
- Prepare and maintain reports on productivity, inventory accuracy, safety incidents, and overall warehouse performance
- Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other software tools to track inventory, labor, and operational metrics
- Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of materials to prevent damage or loss
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects
- Ensure all documentation (shipping records, inventory logs, compliance forms, etc.) is completed accurately and on time
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations, policies, and procedures
- Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop employees
- Experience with personnel decisions including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Sound decision-making ability
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project and time management
- Planning and organizational skills