Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory accuracy while fostering a strong team culture built on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support employees in alignment with GKN’s Six Promises and cultural standards.
• Maintain a visible presence on the shift while directly coaching and mentoring team members.
• Manage team performance, including recognition, feedback, attendance tracking, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental, Health, and Quality (EHSQ) standards and housekeeping requirements.
• Develop employee schedules, manage overtime, vacations, LOAs, and holiday coverage.
• Plan and support training, cross-training, and employee development initiatives.
• Expedite production, prototype, and PPAP parts to support internal operations and external customers.
• Coordinate with finance, planners, and cycle counters to resolve inventory and shipping discrepancies.
• Oversee EDI/ASN transactions, returnable dunnage control, and customer-owned packaging.
• Measure, analyze, and report warehouse performance and cost control metrics.
• Lead physical inventory counts and support corrective actions related to internal customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with QS9000 and ISO/TS 16949 procedures and work instructions.
• Facilitate team meetings focused on quality, safety, productivity, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• High School Diploma (Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Experience working in QS9000 or ISO/TS 16949 environments.
• Proficiency in SAP Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Forklift certification and prior operating experience.

What we offer

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package available from the first month of employment, including:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Pre-tax Savings and Spending Accounts (HSA & FSA)
  • Voluntary Benefits Options
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

• Opportunities to grow within a global, innovative engineering company

• An inclusive workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Warehouse Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience