10 Best Warehouse Supervisor Job Description Templates With PDF Samples

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 1

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for warehouse functions. This individual monitors the daily activities of checkers, loaders and forklift drivers while ensuring the loading/unloading of all route trucks, bulk rigs and transports is completed in an efficient and safe manner.

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Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 1

Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience supervising & leading people in a warehouse environment
Forklift experience & an excellent safety record
Must have strong leadership, communication, organizational & customer service skills
Should have good PC knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as basic math skills
- Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity & be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
- Past job performance must reflect dependability, maturity, initiative, personal demeanor, & the ability to exercise sound judgment
- SAP experience preferred

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 2

The Warehouse Supervisor is esponsible for evaluating, designing and analyzing warehouse solutions in support of new and existing business. Evaluates all aspects of methods of distribution supply chain with the goal of improving efficiency. Ensures accurate handling of inbound and outbound product.

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Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 2

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 3

A Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of an assigned work team on a shift basis by directing assigned associates in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives.

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Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 3

HS Diploma, Associates Degree Preferred
3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience; or a bachelor’s degree
Maintain forklift certification
Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or performs more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance
Ability to supervise employees
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 4

We are hiring for a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities. You will be responsible for the shipping, receiving and processing.

Warehouse Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities 4

Organizing and maintaining warehouse up to standard to ensure maximum output
Communicate job expectations to all employees
Ensure deadlines are met daily and manage time as to coordinate workload
Oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities
Determine headcount and assign workload accordingly
- Manage staffs
- Coordinate and cooperate with other leads in their respective departments as needed
- Anticipate, communicate and resolve internal and external issues that could affect the warehouse optimization

Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 4

Previous experience in warehouse, or other related field preferred
Effective communication (written/oral skills)
Ability to handle physical workload
Deadline oriented
Ability to follow instruction
Ability to work in teams
- Punctuality and a readiness to work full shift
- Proven supervisor experience
- Experience with Excel and Time Keeping is a must

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 5

This Warehouse Supervisor monitors the delivery paperwork flow to ensure customer deliveries are delivered on time, groups and routes deliveries of loads according to designed geographic areas, assists in the building of loads and freight handling as necessary.

Warehouse Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities 5

Maintain special order program
- Coordinate delivery times and total hours for load building, checking and staging
- Prepare delivery analyses to improve delivery efficiency
- Maintain accurate records of all deliveries, addresses

Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 5

Ability to work in outdoor / indoor conditions, and ability to load and unload lumber and other building materials with or without reasonable accommodations
Computer Skills: Order Processing Software, Internet Software, Inventory Software
Ability to read and comprehend documents (i.e. policy and procedure manuals); write routine reports and correspondence; speak/present in front of a small group
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Keen Attention to Detail
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training
- Previous warehouse supervision a must
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 6

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Warehouse Supervisor to bring together warehouse staff to achieve distribution center goals.

Warehouse Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities 6

Training new team members
Ensuring warehouse checklists are completed
Working with other managers/supervisors to ensure adequate staffing levels are in place
Communicating effectively with customers on site and responding to issues in a timely manner
- Leading by example and operating motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Assigning staff to proper departments
- Being ""hands on"" to assist with various warehouse responsibilities

Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 6

Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
- Forklift certification
- Previous supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 7

The Warehouse Supervisor coordinates activities of workers engaged in both inbound and outbound shipping. This includes verifying and keeping records on outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment and managing product storage within the facility. Serves as an example to subordinates and enforces all applicable safety rules.

Warehouse Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities 7

Reviews orders, to determine shipping priorities, work assignments & equipment required to meeting shipping schedules
Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure other fulfillment accuracy, completeness, & condition of loads
Responsible for leading his/her shift in the efficient processing of freight including receiving, storage order picking, & loading for all customers
Inspects material handling equipment for defects & notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair
Issue written & oral instructions
- Responsible for the accuracy of all work performed
- Responsible for adherence & execution of standardized procedures
- Maintain good housekeeping in area & adhere to established Company Safety policies at all times

Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 7

High School Diploma or equivalent
Shipping and Receiving experience
- 1 Year experience in previous supervisory experience
- SAP Experience
- RF Experience

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 8

The Warehouse Supervisor will train new hires and provide an environment that is team centric.

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Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 8

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 9

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our team.

Warehouse Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities 9

Achieve daily metrics
Create an engaged team environment
- Hold team accountable to actions and results
- Coach, counsel and discipline team as required
- Attention to safety

Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 9

HS Diploma or GED
Previous warehouse supervisor experience
Good communication and leadership skills

Warehouse Supervisor Job summary 10

We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor.

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Warehouse Supervisor Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor's of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, in supply chain, logistics, industrial or manufacturing engineering or similar related degree
5+ years of warehouse/ distribution and/or manufacturing supervision, required
Knowledge in SAP/ ERP systems environment/ MRP, preferred
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (intermediate to advanced excel required), Google Docs and programs for retrieval, manipulation and analysis of transactional data
- Experience in driving improvements, process optimization, lean manufacturing events and procedure development
- Proven track record of troubleshooting problems, investigating customer complaints, and leading change toward making improvements

10 Best Warehouse Supervisor Job Descriptions