Supervisor, Warehouse 2nd Shift
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteCranston, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate daily warehouse operations for hourly and office support staff, managing receiving, shipping, and dispatch activities while entering data into ERP systems. Prioritize and assign tasks to meet targets, supervise staff on safety protocols, and train new workers on operating procedures. Maintain inventory accuracy through audits, optimize space utilization, and lead 5S efforts. Schedule employee workflows using a virtual scheduler system, manage shuttle programs between locations, and collaborate with carriers to monitor delivery schedules. Review performance metrics to identify improvement areas and make recommendations. Ensure all equipment and materials move safely and efficiently while adhering to company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree
- significant applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
- 7+ years of experience working in a production/manufacturing warehouse environment
- 5+ years of experience in various leadership roles and/or supervisory roles
- Demonstration of progressive roles
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of equipment, tooling, and processes in a warehouse environment
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement concepts
- Prior use with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) systems
- Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints to the extent required to instruct production personnel with adequate clarity and detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Minimal travel may be required to other local warehouse locations
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Logistics or relevant field
- Six sigma yellow belt or higher certification
- Prior work experience in an ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc.) management system
- Certifications in leadership development
- Forklift operator and / or material handling equipment license
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