Job Description
Warehouse Supervisor
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Location: Lansing, MI
Compensation: $25$30/hour
Hours: 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM 11:00 PM
Long term contract
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Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor leads and supports warehouse operations and hourly personnel to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness targets. This hands-on role combines proactive planning, employee engagement, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Engagement
- Provide guidance and counseling to hourly employees regarding workplace needs and concerns.
- Recognize and reinforce positive performance; address and discourage negative behaviors.
- Conduct daily meetings to communicate performance metrics and foster open dialogue.
- Operational Excellence & Problem Solving
- Use structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., Quality Network methods) to resolve operational issues and engage employees in solutions.
- Document problem-solving activities using standardized formats (e.g., A-3) and adhere to reporting guidelines.
- Implement Workplace Organization (WPO) strategies to improve efficiency and layout.
- Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Enforce workplace rules and policies in compliance with organizational and contractual requirements.
- Perform and document weekly safety observations.
- Conduct daily Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) audits to ensure compliance and operational consistency.
- Planning & Administration
- Plan daily workloads and collaborate with peers to optimize shift performance.
- Update timekeeping systems daily for accurate payroll processing.
- Participate in professional growth through Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Keep leadership informed of key activities, concerns, and performance progress.
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Required Competencies & Skills
- Knowledge of warehouse or manufacturing processes and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic math proficiency
- Proficiency with workplace technologies and systems (e.g., scheduling/management tools)
- Analytical and structured problem-solving ability
- Ability to motivate, lead, and communicate with a diverse team
- Awareness of quality control standards and processes
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Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- 12 years technical or business school (preferred)
- Training in skilled trades or equivalent technical education is a plus
- 57 years of relevant supervisory or operational experience (required)
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The Process: To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. Well get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next youll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage well give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.
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- Equal Opportunity Employer (Veteran/Disability).
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Long term contract, Shift work, Afternoon shift,