Job Description

Staff Management Group is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for our client in Somerset, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift, Monday - Friday
• Training Schedule: 6AM - 2:30PM
• Post-Training Schedule: 7AM - 3:30PM
• Plus Overtime

Pay Rate:

• $27 - $28.50 / hour 

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating daily warehouse functions, ensuring that inventory is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse associates, enforces safety and compliance standards, and maintains smooth workflow across all shipping, receiving, putaway, and fulfillment activities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and able to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

• Oversee daily attendance, monitor staffing levels, and communicate updates to management and staffing partners
• Address performance or attendance concerns proactively through coaching and follow-up
• Facilitate daily team huddles to assign tasks, share priorities, and review operational updates
• Promote a positive, problem-solving culture that encourages teamwork across all departments

Safety & Compliance:

• Uphold and enforce all company safety policies and warehouse guidelines
• Lead daily toolbox talks, document discussions, and escalate safety issues when needed
• Maintain a hazard-free workspace and monitor for near-misses or unsafe behaviors

Inventory Control & FIFO Execution:

• Ensure all inventory handling follows proper FIFO methods to protect product quality
• Oversee inventory movement and storage to prevent errors, loss, or quality issues
• Immediately address and report deviations from established inventory procedures

KPI & Operational Reporting:

• Record, track, and update daily KPIs, including workflow bottlenecks and open orders
• Conduct quick daily metric reviews to align team priorities
• Provide accurate KPI summaries to leadership to drive operational decisions

Work Order Coordination:

• Review and monitor WO/RBI/RBS progress throughout the day
• Communicate potential delays and present corrective action or recovery plans
• Assist the team as a hands-on working supervisor when needed
• Ensure proper use of scanners and SnapFulfill WMS for accurate task tracking and documentation

Systems & Technology:

• Maintain strong proficiency in SnapFulfill WMS and RF scanners for receiving, putaway, picking, inventory control, and shipping
• Train warehouse associates on system use and ensure full compliance with digital workflows

Communication & Cross-Department Support:

• Provide clear, daily written updates summarizing meeting outcomes, work order statuses, and risk mitigation plans
• Confirm interdepartmental requests through Slack/email and keep management informed
• Schedule follow-ups when issues arise to ensure actions are completed
• Collaborate closely with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to prevent workflow interruptions

Job Requirements:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Minimum 3+ years of warehouse supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety standards and FIFO inventory practices
• Proficient with WMS platforms (SnapFulfill preferred) and RF scanners
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold team members accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods
• Capable of safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and related warehouse equipment

Additional Information:

Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!

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