Job Description
2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor
Overall Goal of Position:
Be an integral part of keeping our products moving and making sure customers receive the right products on time.
2nd Shift (5:00 pm – 3:30 am Monday –Friday) *Weekends as needed
The 2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations during the evening shift, ensuring safety, productivity, accuracy, and team performance. This role leads a team of warehouse associates in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment while maintaining compliance with company policies and operational standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
◦ Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities on 2nd shift
◦ Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse associates
◦ Monitor productivity, accuracy, and quality standards
◦ Ensure timely and accurate order picking, packing, and shipping
◦ Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and proper procedures
◦ Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines
◦ Investigate and report accidents, incidents, or safety concerns
◦ Manage staffing levels, schedules, and shift coverage
◦ Train new hires and provide ongoing team development
◦ Communicate effectively with other shifts and departments for continuity
◦ Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency
◦ Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment (forklifts, scanners, etc.)
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:
• Personal Characteristics
◦ Professional Demeanor
◦ Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
◦ Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
◦ Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts
◦ Smart, creative and inquisitive
◦ Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
◦ No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
◦ Dependable team player with positive attitude
◦ Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
◦ Passion for organization, and attention to details
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
◦ Must be able to solve problems and think logically to perform functions quickly as required for efficient work.
◦ Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.
◦ Strong attention to detail
◦ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
◦ Proficiency in MS Office
• Education & Experience:
◦ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred.
◦ 2-5 years of warehouse experience, with 1-2 years in supervisory role.
◦ Strong knowledge of warehouse operations (shipping, receiving, inventory).
◦ Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Other:
◦ Frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
◦ Regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
◦ Comfortable working in warehouse conditions (temperature variations, noise, etc.)
◦ Operation and provide training on various types of forklifts and PIT’s as needed.
What Is In It for You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
• 401K plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, 10 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.