Warehouse Supervisor

Supervisory Capacity:               Direct Reports:  15-20

• Ensure that the inventory and reliability of materials at least 95% both physical and theoretical system of raw material warehouses, WIP and Shipments 


• Manage the day-to-day activities of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and dispatching materials.


• Ensure that the rotation of materials in all warehouses is carried out through the PEPS system (first entries, first departures/FIFO)


• Manage the human resources of your staff for the distribution of tasks in the plant. 


• Record receiving and distribution of goods (production material) in warehouse.


• Participate and implement improvement projects for warehouse operations.


• Update of stock level for Material coordinators


• Participate in annual inventory.


• Follow YF iOS work instructions and other procedures concerning warehouse management. 


• Follow legal and other requirements concerning environment protection.


• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Conduct regular safety audits and address potential hazards promptly.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function related IOS requirements.


• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.


• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.


• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements


• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.


• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 


• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.


• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.


• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.

Required Qualifications:

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Area of Study:     General Studies/Supply Chain Management or similar

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with warehouse/materials supervision with previous experience supervising people.

1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry preferred.

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

• Valid unrestricted driver’s license


• Able to pass forklift certification testing.


• Detail oriented.


• Experience with Microsoft systems


• Experience with warehouse management systems.


• Experienced coaching employees (performance reviews/corrective actions)


• Counting/Basic math skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on motivating and developing staff.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                             Constantly

Movement (Walking):                                                           Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs):                                    Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                         Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Frequently

Language Required and Preferred

Required:          English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) 

Preferred:          Bi-lingual a plus

Work Environment

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

Personal protective equipment is required

Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.

Exposure to hot or cold temperatures