What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc?
Description:We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily operations. This role requires a strong leader who can efficiently manage inbound and outbound logistics while ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, internal safety and operational procedures. The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining inventory flow, ensuring timely and cost-effective receipt and distribution of raw materials as well as finished goods while maintaining inventory accuracy and FIFO protocols.Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the storage, handling, shipping, and receipt of raw materials and finished goods
- Optimize warehouse layout, dock utilization, truck loading and picking/staging processes to improve efficiency
- Ensure adequate inventory levels to meet daily outbound and production forecasts
- Lead and develop teams to resolve operational challenges and achieve performance goals
- Drive change management and business improvements in a fast-paced environment within a growing organization
- Collaborate cross-functionally to address and resolve distribution and production needs
- Recruit, train, and manage front-line hourly personnel to build team capabilities
- Motivate team members to achieve key performance targets
- Maintain an accurate inventory system to support production and distribution scheduling
- Enforce safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards
- Identify and implement productivity enhancements
- Administer and uphold company policies and procedures
Physical & Operational Requirements:
- Regular presence on the warehouse floor
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Forklift and clamp truck operation as needed
- Flexibility to work off-shift and weekends when necessary
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a warehouse supervisory role
- Understanding of inbound/outbound freight operations including carrier coordination, shipping documentation and regulatory compliance
- Follow OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations including HAZMAT safety procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency response protocols
- Experience with inventory management systems, cycle counting, and maintaining proper stock rotation (FIFO) to prevent product degradation
- Certification or experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, clamps and automated systems
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues related to inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and operational bottlenecks
- Working knowledge in SAP, Microsoft Suite, Outlook, barcode scanning and WMS systems
- Change management and customer-focused mindset.
- Strong communication skills- Bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Paid Weekly
- Benefits on 1st Day of Hire
Equal Opportunity Employer
CPDI is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
