Supervisor - 1st Shift
Summary Direct and supervise daily activities of the Warehouse Support team to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations.
This position is responsible for coordinating daily priorities, managing employee performance, maintaining operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Warehouse Supervisor reports directly to the Warehouse Manager.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent (required).
Minimum of three (3) years warehouse experience (preferred).
Minimum of one (1) year supervisory or team leadership experience (preferred).
Forklift operating experience (required) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability while leading by example and reinforcing company values and expectations.
Communicate effectively with employees, peers, and management while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment.
Evaluate operational priorities, resolve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Maintain consistent expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and workplace conduct.
Essential Job Functions Coordinate with the other Warehouse Supervisors and manager to determine the day's priorities, including special projects, outstanding tasks, and personnel planning.
Monitor employee productivity, work quality, and performance while maintaining established standards for safety, security, housekeeping, and organization.
Provide hands-on support with order picking and other warehouse activities as needed to ensure daily workload requirements are met.
Train, coach, and develop employees through regular feedback, performance discussions, and reinforcement of established procedures.
Address employee performance and conduct concerns, administering verbal and written corrective actions in coordination with Human Resources.
Higher-level corrective actions remain the responsibility of the Warehouse Manager.
Manage employee time and attendance, including reviewing time-off requests, approving payroll hours, and attendance violations in accordance with company policy.
Monitor warehouse conditions, equipment readiness, and charging procedures.
Identify and report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational deficiencies.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, accuracy, and overall departmental performance.
All other duties as assigned by management and/or operational necessity.
Physical Demands Prolonged periods of time standing and walking.
Frequent lifting and moving objects weighing up to 51 pounds.
Frequent work at elevated heights of up to 25 feet above ground level.
Work Environment Warehouse environment that is not climate-controlled during the summer months.
Occasional work in walk-in freezer maintained around -12 degrees F.
Company-provided cold-weather gear is available.
Dog-friendly workplace.
Potential exposure to common allergens contained in ware...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Oxford, US-MI
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Universal Staffing Services Inc.
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 654775686
- Posted: 2026-11-04 08:51:52 -
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