Warehouse Supervisor – Manufacturing & Production

Schedule: 1st Shift (Mon–Thu, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) + occasional overtime/weekends

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Kitting Group Leader to oversee daily shop floor logistics and kitting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth material flow, supporting production line readiness, and leading a unionized hourly team. You will act as the key coordinator between production, warehouse, and supply chain teams to prevent disruptions and maintain production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, schedule, and support a team of material handlers and kitting staff in a unionized environment
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management for hourly team members
• Approve attendance, vacation requests, and ensure compliance with training requirements
• Foster a positive, safety-focused, and performance-driven team culture

Shop Floor & Production Coordination

• Oversee daily kitting, distribution, inventory control, and material fulfillment activities
• Ensure production lines are continuously supplied with required materials
• Coordinate material flow between the warehouse, production, and logistics teams
• Support smooth routing of finished goods and minimize production downtime

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular audits on the shop floor materials
• Coordinate replenishment with warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels
• Verify materials against production schedules and documentation
• Track discrepancies, damaged goods, and coordinate returns/replacements

Union & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work effectively within union agreements and maintain strong working relationships with union representatives
• Resolve workplace issues in alignment with labor agreements and company policy

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on KPIs such as delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and staffing coverage
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in kitting and material handling workflows
• Support safety, compliance, and operational excellence initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 2–3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
• Proven experience in a supervisory role managing hourly employees
• Direct experience working in a unionized environment
• Hands-on experience with shop floor coordination, material flow, kitting, or inventory control
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• Background in supply chain, warehousing, or manufacturing operations

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/production floor setting
• Exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and physical activity
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of materials

What Success Looks Like

A successful Kitting Group Leader ensures materials are always available for production, team members are supported and productive, and shop floor operations run efficiently with minimal disruption.