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Warehouse Supervisor – Manufacturing | Silgan Closures – Kingsport, TN
Silgan Closures, a global Fortune 500 leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our manufacturing facility in Kingsport, TN . This role is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, inventory flow, safety, equipment, and personnel management to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse performance.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement
- Stable career path with advancement opportunities
- Work in a global, industry-leading manufacturing environment
What You’ll Do as the Warehouse Supervisor:
Warehouse Operations
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipments: ensure accuracy of BOLs and load documentation
- Coordinate with Planning, Production, Quality, and Inside Sales to ensure efficient material flow
- Manage receiving activities including staging, counting, inspection, and documentation
- Ensure proper storage, inventory rotation, and warehouse organization
- Support accurate shipment of international and hazardous material orders
- Manage dunnage inventory and movement to support production demands
Safety & Compliance
- Lead forklift safety audits and warehouse safety initiatives
- Serve as a member of the Plant Safety Committee
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, GMP’s, sanitation and 5S
- Oversee forklift maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules
Inventory & Documentation
- Ensure accuracy of receiving reports, inventory records and paperwork flow
- Resolve discrepancies involving invoices, packing slips and receiving documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardize warehouse procedures
Leadership & D
- Maintain staffing levels to support warehouse goals
- Train, coach, and develop warehouse employees
- Provide performance feedback, documentation, and corrective action as needed
- Administer the Union Contract as applicable
Budget & Resources
- Recommend annual budget requirements for the warehouse department
- Evaluate and recommend material handling equipment needs
What You’ll Need to Have:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, Industrial Management, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in Warehouse, Receiving, Inventory Control, or Materials Management in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling practices
- Experience with bar code systems and EDI is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with AS400 preferred
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 lb. boxes/buckets to a height of six feet.
- Must be able to work in extreme climates in summer and winter on the rail siding.
- Certified to drive forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack
About Silgan Closures:
Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 manufacturer serving the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and long‑term career growth.
Apply Today
Take the next step in your career as a Warehouse Supervisor at our Kingsport, TN location. Join Silgan Closures and make an impact in a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
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