The Warehousing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all warehouses, shipping/receiving, and material handling activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate flow of materials that support the production schedule and customer requirements. This role oversees inventory accuracy, material staging, and documentation, leads and develops a team of material handlers, and partners with production, planning, and purchasing to prevent and resolve material shortages or disruptions. The Materials Supervisor drives continuous improvement in material flow, inventory control, and safety while maintaining compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging to support the production schedule and customer orders.
- Oversee receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and safe work practices.
- Lead and develop the materials/warehouse team and drive continuous improvement in material flow and inventory processes.
- Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies; ensure inventory meets company and customer requirements.
- Coordinate material staging and delivery to production lines to support on time start and completion of production orders
- Work with planning, purchasing, and production to resolve material shortages, delays, and quality issues, including corrective actions when materials impact production.
- Enforce safety procedures, ensure proper use of material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts), and maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in all material areas.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent team player and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, and/or materials planning, typically 35+ years, including prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management methods (cycle counting, Kanban, FIFO), and basic logistics concepts.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate across production, purchasing, and quality.
- Familiarity with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and lean material flow concepts is often preferred; forklift certification may be required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to ... . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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