Warehouse Supervisor

Role Profile

Role Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Department: Warehouse
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager
Location: Le Sueur, MN
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Role Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and team performance. This role provides direct supervision to warehouse staff, ensures compliance with safety and GMP standards, and drives operational efficiency and accuracy. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in executing business objectives, developing team members, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations. Enforce safety policies and lead safety initiatives.


• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, order fulfilment, and inventory management to ensure accuracy and on-time performance.


• Direct and manage warehouse staff during assigned shifts, including scheduling, work assignments, and performance oversight.


• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to employees; support performance management and employee development.


• Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, and company standards, including proper handling and storage of temperature-controlled products.


• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy; oversee cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.


• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., productivity, accuracy, on-time shipping) and drive improvements.


• Partner with supply chain team to coordinate shipments and resolve operational issues.


• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.


• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including proper hazardous material handling and shipping procedures.


• Ensure all employees are properly trained and certified on equipment, processes, and SOPs.


• Act as the primary escalation point for operational and personnel issues during assigned shifts.
  
  

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.  

Competencies Required for the Role

• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – help facilitate sharing of information between people.  It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information.  The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts.  Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others.   express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.


• LEADERSHIP – Is the ability of an individual to influence or inspire followers or other members of the organization; to enhance others’ commitment to their work and to a high -performance culture. Provide motivational support, and the ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business mission.  Provides direction with purpose and alignment to Company vision and values.


• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - Is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.


• RESULTS ORIENTED – The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own department’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.


• THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
  
  

Other Requirements

Essential

• 5+ year’s previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment with 2+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.


• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, food, or GMP)


• Experience with warehouse management or ERP systems (e.g., QAD)


• Lean or continuous improvement experience


• Experience with barcode scanning and inventory systems


• Proven ability to track and improve performance metrics


• Experience training and developing employees in a fast-paced environment

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals. 
 
Bimeda’s global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry. 
 
Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.  
 
Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry. 
 
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