Supervisor of Warehouse

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will be located in either Gillette, WY or Wheatland, WY.

This position is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including the supervision of warehouse staff and the efficient execution of shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing materials. This role ensures that all processes are conducted safely, accurately, and in a timely manner to effectively support operational and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain a strong safety culture by prioritizing safety in all warehouse activities, including conducting job safety analyses, ensuring routine equipment inspections, addressing safety concerns promptly, and leading investigations and follow-up on incidents and injuries.


• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse personnel to ensure efficient and effective operations.


• Maintain accurate inventory and material records within the ERP system, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.


• Train and develop warehouse personnel on warehouse processes, procedures, equipment, and systems to ensure consistent performance and compliance.


• Conduct physical inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, resolve inventory issues, and update records in accordance with audit and inventory management requirements.


• Evaluate inventory levels and coordinate efforts to reduce overstock and dispose of obsolete or unusable materials.


• Manage and implement processes for identifying and repairing salvageable equipment to maximize asset utilization.


• Administer labor agreements when applicable and maintain a working knowledge of contract provisions to ensure compliance.


• Develop and manage employee schedules, including vacations, absences, and callouts, to ensure adequate staffing.


• Review and approve invoices associated with blanket purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.


• Oversee and coordinate material transfers between facilities to support operational needs.


• Continuously assess and optimize warehouse layout, storage methods, and processes to improve efficiency, flexibility, and support for operations.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in business, warehousing/ inventory control, or a related field; and 3 years of experience maintaining a controlled inventory in an industrial application; or 


• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 5 years in maintaining a controlled inventory in an industrial application. 


• Previous experience acting as a lead, in a step-up role, or previous supervisory experience.


• A valid driver’s license.


• Ability and willingness to travel to warehouse locations as needed, up to 50% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Warehouse Management (WM or EWM) modules or a similar ERP system.


• Experience supervising or working with both union and non-union employees, including familiarity with labor relations and contract environments.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires constant hand coordination; frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, sitting, standing, and walking; and occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds, climbing, bending, and reaching, low level activity, and elevated activity. The incumbent uses office equipment, field tools, and a forklift for retrieval/inspection of parts. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision, good hearing, and the ability to perform close work. This position also frequently works in conditions of noise/vibration; and occasionally around dirt/dust, extreme heat/cold, and chemicals. This position must be respirator qualified.

 

KEY SKILLS

• Strong mathematical aptitude and effective communication skills.


• Solid knowledge of warehousing operations, inventory control procedures, and material handling practices.


• Ability to gather, analyze, and document information; make sound decisions; and effectively utilize basic computer systems and applications.


• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electronic parts, tools, and equipment.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to measure and analyze data, interpret reports, conduct research, and implement practical recommendations.


• Proven ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; evaluate employee performance; present information; and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.