Warehouse Supervisor

Are you ready to make an impact in a supervisory role with a growing international logistics organization?

H.Essers is seeking a skilled Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and help shape the future of our warehouse operations. This position offers opportunities for career growth and development, the chance to make a positive impact on our organization, and a role in shaping the future of our U.S. warehouse operations.

YOUR CHALLENGES

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory management. The role ensures procedures are followed, customer requirements are met, the warehouse remains secure, and personnel are effectively supervised. The ideal candidate understands warehouse operations and time management, works independently, and maintains a safe working environment.

• Assist with planning and scheduling all distribution services, including receiving, storage, shipping, handling returned or damaged goods, inventory maintenance, and administrative activities, to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.
• Participate in selecting new hires by interviewing candidates and testing operator skill sets, when needed, in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Assist management with training, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining warehouse personnel.
• Ensure equipment operates properly, required safety checks are completed, and equipment repairs are authorized when necessary.
• Assist management with the time management system by updating employee absences, missed punches, errors, and other time-related requirements.
• Assist management in ensuring warehouse personnel follow established procedures and policies.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of all required warehouse reports and records.
• Participate in corrective actions arising from internal or external nonconformances by identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
• Observe and address warehouse health and safety concerns immediately, notifying the Site Manager or Safety Coordinator/Manager when required.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and in accordance with all procedures and policies.

YOUR TALENTS

The ideal candidate has:

• A college degree in Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred
• 4–6 years of experience in a logistics environment, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Familiarity with RF scanners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, perform well under pressure and time constraints, and solve problems effectively
• A collaborative mindset and servant-leadership qualities
• Hazardous materials, DOT, IATA, or IMDG training is a plus
• Experience operating sit-down and reach forklifts; cherry picker experience is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification is a plus
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to bend, push, pull, stretch, stand, stoop, squat, grasp, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• The ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed

YOUR REWARD

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• H.Essers are Equal Opportunity Employers

7000 REASONS TO CHOOSE H.ESSERS

• Family values: a strong foundation of trust and commitment for employees and customers since 1928
• Job security: stability in a rapidly changing world
• An ambitious team: more than 7,000 dedicated colleagues striving for excellence, growth, and opportunity
• Innovation: continuously improving our processes and services to support customers efficiently and sustainably
• Sustainable international growth: recognizing our social, economic, and environmental responsibility and our opportunity to make a positive impact
• Diversity and inclusion: actively embracing the perspectives that create a healthy and productive work environment

These are just a few reasons why H.Essers is an attractive choice; we are curious to discover yours.