A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.
Mettler Packaging LLC is a subsidiary of Papier-Mettler KG, the European market leader for high quality service and flexible packaging made from paper as well as plastic. We pride ourselves on our sustainable product solutions and are committed to creating a true circular economy for paper and plastics. More than 5,000 employees worldwide trust the family-owned company and benefit from its excellent development prospects. Mettler Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A Warehouse Team Leader manages daily, on-the-floor operations, supervising staff to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. Key responsibilities include training team members, tracking inventory accuracy, managing workflow to meet KPIs, and maintaining safety compliance. They act as a bridge between warehouse staff and management.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:
Supervise, mentor, and schedule warehouse associates to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
Operational Oversight:
Oversee daily activities, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Inventory Control:
Perform inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Safety and Compliance:
Enforce health and safety regulations, such as OSHA compliance, and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
Equipment Maintenance:
Ensure forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners are in proper working order. Communicate with drivers : Such as asking for PO #'s and giving them a dock. Printing BOL's and Packing slips. Receiving loads - verify BOL # . Book items in stock/printing labels.
Required Qualifications & Skills Experience:
Previous experience as a warehouse team lead or similar supervisory role (often 3-5+ years).
Technical Skills:
Proficient with WMS software, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Office.
Equipment Operation:
Valid forklift license and experience operating material handling equipment.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Common Performance Metrics (KPIs) Order picking accuracy Warehouse turnaround time (shipping/receiving) Inventory accuracy percentage Safety incident rates
