warehouse supervisor

Job Description Job Description Core Responsibilities Plan and organize daily warehouse work based on order volume, staffing, carrier schedules, operational priorities, and shipping deadlines. Assign employees to receive, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, shipping, returns, inventory counts, housekeeping, and other warehouse functions. Conduct clear shift start-up and handover communication, including staffing, safety concerns, priority orders, incomplete work, inventory issues, equipment status, and outstanding operational matters. Work directly on the warehouse floor and provide hands-on operational support when required to maintain service levels and meet deadlines. Receiving, Put-Away & Inventory Control Oversee receipt of automotive parts and materials and ensure quantities, product identification, condition, and supporting records are checked before inventory is accepted into the warehouse. Ensure products are identified, labeled, scanned, and stored in the correct locations; organize stock to use available space efficiently while preserving accessibility, inventory accuracy, and safe handling. Ensure inventory movements, transfers, adjustments, receipts, picks, and shipments are accurately recorded in Deposco or other Detroit Axle-designated warehouse systems. Investigate inventory discrepancies, missing inventory, incorrect locations, damaged parts, receiving variances, and other inventory exceptions; document findings and escalate unresolved issues. Plan, assign, and verify cycle counts, including ABC-based counts when directed. Ensure employees use consistent counting and scanning procedures and preserve count integrity. Review differences between physical counts and system records; investigate root causes with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and warehouse staff, and submit documented corrections for approval. Validate inventory adjustments and system movements against supporting records and required approvals; flag unsupported or inaccurate transactions. Prepare inventory variance reports that summarize count differences, root causes, approved corrections, and follow-up actions. Monitor replenishment needs and communicate inventory shortages or operational concerns to Inventory Control, Purchasing, Logistics, or the Warehouse Manager as appropriate. Maintain product traceability and location accuracy so parts can be identified and retrieved efficiently. Order Fulfillment, Packing & Shipping Supervise picking, packing, staging, verification, and shipping activities to ensure customer and transfer orders are completed accurately and on time. Coordinate order staging and loading so the correct parts, quantities, and documentation are matched to each shipment before dispatch. Assign picking zones and workloads based on order priorities, staffing, and capacity; rebalance assignments to complete orders on time. Oversee order waves, adjusting the release and distribution of work as needed to maintain continuous picking and meet order priorities. Monitor order accuracy and investigate recurring picking, packing, labeling, or shipping errors; provide coaching and recommend process corrections. Verify that orders are picked and packed accurately, products are protected for transit, and shipping labels, quantities, documents, and carrier requirements are correct before dispatch. Ensure employees inspect parts for visible damage or defects before packing, separate questionable items, and report discrepancies through the established process. Coordinate with transportation, logistics, carriers, and other departments regarding pickups, delivery schedules, transfer orders, missed pickups, damaged shipments, and shipping delays. Monitor shipping service commi