Warehouse Supervisor Job Description

A Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation inside a warehouse. The Warehouse Supervisor oversees the different tasks that have to be performed by the warehouse staff on a specific shift. The warehouse supervisor usually reports to a logistics manager. Education requirements for a Warehouse Supervisor Most companies would require a bachelor’s degree in logistics, but in some cases a candidate with a high school diploma or GED plus several years of experience in logistics will be hired also. For smaller warehouses the supervisor role requires experience instead of education and often an experienced material handler will be promoted to take charge of the warehouse activities. To become a successful warehouse supervisor is not easy and requires patience and experience. Other typical skills that a Warehouse Supervisor needs are; • Firm decision maker who is able to tell the warehouse employees what their responsibilities are in some warehouses where special items are handled, there might be other skills required like working with dangerous and hazardous materials. • Excellent communication skills • Must have the ability to explain things easily to staff • Licensed to operate heavy loading and lifting machinery • Flexible approach • Able to handle stress in relation to high demands of the organization Responsibilities of a Warehouse Supervisor The responsibilities of a warehouse supervisor are mainly to ensure that the appropriate stock levels are maintained at all times. This includes the responsibility to utilize the warehouse in the best possible manner by rotating of stock to allocate storage space. The Supervisory tasks of the warehouse supervisor are to ensure that the warehouse staff is working according to quality, and safety, standards. He may also be responsible for training of new warehouse staff. The warehouse supervisor is the one who needs to act disciplinary when warehouse employees break rules. The warehouse supervisor is always in charge of the entire workforce on duty in the warehouse on a specific shift. Warehouse Supervisor Salary The salary for a warehouse supervisor is around $39,000 per year. Given the working conditions in most warehouses the job is considered to be a 40 hour per week job. Overtime working may be needed and this is paid separately. Warehouse Supervisor Careers Typical career opportunities for a talented warehouse supervisor are to become a warehouse manager or logistics manager. In large organizations there is also a possibility that there is a Supply Chain Management function. A warehouse supervisor function is a great job in logistics and supply chain management and offers lots of opportunities to promote to a management position