Distribution Supervisor - Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation : Job Details

🏭 Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Edgerton, KS

Reports to: Warehouse Manager / Operations Director

📌 About Hopkins Manufacturing

Hopkins Manufacturing is a leading provider of high-quality manufactured products with a strong commitment to innovation, efficiency, and safety. Our Edgerton facility plays a key role in our supply chain—handling large-scale distribution, assembly, and shipping operations. We're seeking a motivated and highly organized Warehouse Supervisor to help lead our team toward continued excellence and growth.

🛠️ Role Overview

As Warehouse Supervisor, you'll oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials and products. You'll lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse associates to meet productivity, quality, and safety targets. You'll also contribute to process improvements and maintain strict compliance with company and regulatory standards.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

Operations & Productivity

• Coordinate inbound, outbound, picking, packing, staging, and shipping of goods.
• Monitor workflow, manage staffing levels, balance workloads, and adjust priorities to meet customer demands.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs)—accuracy, throughput, inventory turnover, order lead time—and implement action plans for continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, schedule, and evaluate warehouse staff (typically 10–30 associates).
• Foster a positive workplace culture, promote teamwork, and recognize high performance.
• Address performance issues promptly, escalate when necessary, and encourage growth through training opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce warehouse safety protocols (PPE, OSHA, forklift, fire exits, hazard communication).
• Conduct regular safety audits, walkthroughs, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory standards; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory processes: cycle counts, reconciliations, damage/expiration surveillance.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with procurement/quality teams to resolve issues.

Process Improvement & Maintenance

• Identify bottlenecks, propose and lead process optimization projects (layout, equipment utilization, system improvements).
• Coordinate routine maintenance of warehouse equipment (forklifts, conveyors, PIT).
• Work with Engineering/Maintenance teams for facility upgrades and layout adjustments.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate records: shipments, receipts, damages, and returns.
• Generate daily/weekly KPI and inventory reports; present insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with budget planning, cost analysis, and resource planning for warehouse operations.

✅ Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead position.
• Proven ability to manage logistics processes—receiving, storage, shipping, inventory control, and cycle counting.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching teams, managing performance, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and computerized inventory systems.
• Solid analytical aptitude and comfort using Excel or other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Flexible schedule availability, including occasional nights/weekends when necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, operate industrial equipment, and stand/walk for extended periods in a warehouse setting.

🌱 Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift or PIT certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to 3PL or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance and standards enforcement.
• Previous experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

🎁 What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a stable, expanding organization.
• A robust culture of safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.