SD060
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Job Full Description
Warehouse Supervisor Job Summary:
This role involves leading and managing all warehouse operations to ensure efficient material handling and storage in support of manufacturing schedules. The supervisor oversees staff performance, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates material movement to meet production goals. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential to maintain high inventory accuracy and continuous process improvement.
Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities:
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Manage daily warehouse operations to maintain at least 95% inventory accuracy.
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Supervise and evaluate team members’ performance, providing necessary training and cross-training opportunities.
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Oversee the safe handling, storage, and dispatching of materials to manufacturing assembly lines according to build schedules.
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Develop, audit, and enforce standard operating procedures and work instructions.
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Coordinate plant-wide cycle counts and report findings.
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Support implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Communicate part shortages and customer concerns promptly and effectively.
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Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
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Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and corporate performance goals.
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Manage procurement of material handling equipment to optimize safety, reliability, and cost.
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Provide backup supervision for shipping and receiving functions as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Warehouse Supervisor Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Manufacturing or Business preferred.
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Minimum of two years supervisory experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
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Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficient in logistics, warehouse processes, and inventory management.
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Skilled in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
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Competent in computer applications relevant to warehouse management.
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Experience in unionized workplaces is a plus.
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments.
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- Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Position Type: Full-time, Evaluation Hire
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Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area.
Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:
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Benefits of working with Express:
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(K) Savings Plan
- Holiday and Vacation Pay
- Scholarship programs
- Free Online Training
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Grand Rapids, MI
1357
1760 44th St SW
#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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