Off Shift Warehouse Supervisor

    Highlights

    Lead, coach, and motivate Shipping, Receiving, and Material Handling team members to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely shipment of finished goods and service parts to customers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnniston, AL

    Description

    Position Summary

    The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely shipment of finished goods and service parts to customers. This role leads shipping personnel, enforces standard work, ensures compliance with customer requirements, and drives continuous improvement across shipping, staging, and dock operations. The Shipping Supervisor plays a key role in cost control, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery performance.

    Leadership & Team Management

    1. Lead, coach, and motivate Shipping, Receiving, and Material Handling team members to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives

    2. Enforce safety rules, housekeeping standards, and proper material flow at all times

    3. Conduct daily operational meetings, shift handovers, and workload assignments

    4. Hold team members accountable through fair and timely application of the Corrective Action process

    5. Manage attendance, performance, and daily labor utilization

    Shipping Execution & Compliance

    6. Ensure all shipments meet customer requirements, routing instructions, and documentation standards

    7. Prepare, review, and release daily load sheets and shipping documentation

    8. Audit shipped loads against pick lists, pull sheets, and customer release requirements for accuracy

    9. Maintain the Shipping Board, Shipping Log, and customer route sheets daily

    10. Ensure all packages, pallets, and containers are accurately labeled and properly staged

    11. Coordinate with Planning, Inventory Control, and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies or urgent shipments

    Inventory & Material Control

    12. Ensure all parts and packaging have defined, labeled locations that support FIFO and flow

    13. Verify daily cycle counts are completed, validated, and submitted to the Materials Analyst

    14. Participate in physical inventory and reconciliation activities as assigned

    15. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies

    Systems & Administrative Responsibilities

    16. Reconcile employee timecards accurately using Kronos

    17. Maintain filing systems for shipping records, paperwork, and audit documentation

    18. Utilize ERP systems (QAD) to support shipping transactions and reporting

    19. Maintain compliance with ISO, SOX, and customer-specific requirements

    Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

    20. Identify and lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on labor efficiency, overtime reduction, quality, and process stability

    21. Support plant initiatives related to safety, cost reduction, and operational excellence

    22. Actively participate in problem-solving activities using standard CI tools

    Additional Responsibilities

    23. Support cross-functional activities affecting dock operations, inventory flow, and customer performance

    24. Participate in audits, customer visits, and internal process reviews as required

    25. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager

    Education & Experience

    Associate's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

    Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing environments a plus

    Experience with ERP systems (QAD) a plus

    Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word a plus

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

    Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Proven ability to drive accountability and standard work

    Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

    Understanding of warehouse operations, shipping documentation, and material flow

    Ability to train

    Certifications / Training

    ISO 14001 / SOX / IATF 16949 awareness a plus

    Completion of required training per the Classification Training Matrix

    Performance & Eligibility Requirements

    Must maintain good attendance

    Ability to work required shift and flexible hours as business needs dictate

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