About this role
Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: American Fork, Utah (Only local candidates will be considered)
Schedule: Swing Shift / Graveyard Shift (schedule may include weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require)
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Compensation: $60-$70K
Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations during swing and/or graveyard shifts, ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of inventory while leading a team across multiple shifts. This position requires strong attention to detail, exceptional system aptitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who promotes safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while developing warehouse personnel.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and lead warehouse employees across multiple shifts.
- Provide leadership by example through professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic.
- Deliver regular coaching, recognition, and constructive feedback to employees.
- Actively support employee development, training, and performance improvement.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
- Ensure staffing levels and labor resources are effectively managed to meet operational demands.
Operations & Process Management
- Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, inventory control, Work Order processing, and material handling.
- Monitor productivity and operational performance to ensure service and accuracy objectives are met.
- Maintain adherence to established warehouse processes and standard operating procedures.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure inventory transactions and warehouse system activities are completed accurately and timely.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure a safe working environment and address safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain high standards for quality, inventory accuracy, and operational dependability.
- Conduct routine audits to verify compliance with company policies and operational standards.
- Participate in investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and inventory issues.
Qualifications
Required
- Previous warehouse supervision or leadership experience, 1-3 years.
- 3-5 years of warehouse operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong systems aptitude and ability to quickly learn warehouse management systems and related technologies.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), data entry, reporting, and navigating multiple business systems simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze operational data, generate reports, and use computer-based tools to support warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, and performance management.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate employees across multiple shifts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to operate a forklift or obtain forklift certification as required.
Preferred
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP/Warehouse Management Systems.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 30-50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures and frequent movement.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and Team Development
- Safety Focus
- Quality Mindset
- Inventory Accuracy
- Process Adherence
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Dependability and Accountability
- Systems and Technology Proficiency
Success in this role is measured by:
Safety performance, inventory accuracy, quality metrics, employee engagement, productivity, process compliance, and overall warehouse operational effectiveness.