Warehouse Supervisor (Manufacturing)

HTI is assisting a global paper manufacturer with their search for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join the team at the start-up facility in Spartanburg, SC! This role is responsible for managing all warehouse, inventory management, shipping, and receiving activities for the plant, as well as maintaining a positive, supportive, and safe work environment.

• Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 / year, depending on experience
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Work hours: Day/1st shift hours
• This is a direct hire, full-time role
• Local candidates preferred

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager onsite at a high-volume manufacturing facility (not solely distribution experience)
• Must have experience leading shipping, receiving, line-side delivery, inventory management, material handling, picking, and packing activities
• Must have strong technology skills and experience with MS Office, ERP, and WMS systems
• Strong leadership, coaching, training, and communication skills
• Forklift certification and 5S experience
• Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated industry is strongly preferred
• Experience leading cycle counts/inventory audits
• Strong attention to detail and organizational/planning skills
• Startup plant experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 20-50 lbs. on occasion

Job Duties:

• Champion and promote a “Safety First” mindset, ensuring the safety of all employees and visitors
• Supervise the Warehouse Team Lead and 4-8 Material Handlers/Forklift Drivers
• Manage daily warehouse operations including loading and unloading, picking and packing orders, stock movements to and from the line, storage and shipping
• Ensure shipping labels and documents are properly generated and verified
• Verify BOL’s and inspect all incoming/outgoing shipments for accuracy
• Track all inventory through the ERP system and produce periodic reports
• Lead cycle counting and inventory audits
• Coordinate daily warehouse and material handling staff workloads, considering transportation schedules and store service levels while ensuring employee schedules are managed effectively
• Monitor team performance, train and coach warehouse employees, and address any performance or attendance issues
• Lead and facilitate warehouse team meetings and ensure the proper pass down of information between shifts
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Production Manager, Buyer/Planner, and Supply Chain staff to ensure proper planning, scheduling, and inventory management to meet customer delivery requirements
• Communicate with external transportation/shipping providers to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials to the plant and on-time delivery of finished goods to the customer
• Coordinate with the leadership team to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure the proper training of all material handlers / forklift drivers
• Ensure the proper use of all required PPE and the safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment within the plant and warehouse

Benefits include:

• Healthcare, dental, vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• A positive, supportive work environment