Position Summary The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor oversees warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. This role leads the warehouse team, ensures inventory accuracy, guarantees timely material availability for production, and coordinates domestic/international transportation. Requires a strong background in mechanical/electrical components and hands-on experience using NetSuite (or comparable ERP) and a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Key Responsibilities
- Warehouse Operations Management
Oversee daily receiving, inspection handoff, put-away, storage, material staging, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
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Plan daily assignments based on production schedules, inbound shipments, and delivery needs.
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Ensure materials are accurately labeled, protected, and delivered on time to production lines.
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Optimize warehouse layout, material flow paths, and space utilization.
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Establish SOPs and track team productivity and performance.
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- Inventory Control & Material Management
Maintain complete, real-time inventory accuracy across NetSuite and WMS (item numbers, quantities, serial/lot numbers, statuses, locations).
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Organize cycle counts, annual physical inventories, and root-cause discrepancy investigations.
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Enforce FIFO, lot/serial control, and material traceability.
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Manage damaged, obsolete, quarantined, and nonconforming inventory in coordination with Quality.
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Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to resolve material shortages.
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- Shipping, Receiving & Logistics Coordination
Coordinate domestic and international inbound/outbound freight (LTL, FTL, air/ocean).
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Work with carriers and forwarders on bookings, tracking, freight cost monitoring, and issue resolution (delays, damages, claims).
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Process receiving and shipping records accurately in NetSuite/WMS (BOLs, commercial invoices, packing lists).
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- ERP, WMS & Documentation
Execute and supervise all system transactions (receiving, transfers, production issues, adjustments, shipments).
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Train staff on barcode scanners, ERP, and WMS functionality.
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Develop work instructions, SOPs, and performance reports (accuracy, shortages, on-time shipments).
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- Safety, Quality & 5S Compliance
Maintain OSHA, PPE, material handling, and 5S cleanliness/organization standards.
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Ensure safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock equipment.
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Manage hazardous or sensitive materials per safety protocols; support internal and quality audits.
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- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supervise, coach, and evaluate warehouse staff; establish clear work standards.
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Partner with Production, Planning, Quality, Procurement, and EHS to support target milestones, factory startup, and production ramps.
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Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives for labor efficiency, material flow, and logistics costs.
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Qualifications
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
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Associate degree or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
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7+ years of warehouse/logistics management experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial manufacturing required (BESS, automotive, or battery industry preferred).
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Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite (or comparable ERP), WMS systems, barcode tools, and MS Excel.
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Strong knowledge of inventory control (FIFO, cycle counting, lot/serial tracking) and domestic/international freight modes.
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Ability to read BOMs, packing lists, BOLs, commercial invoices, and basic technical drawings.
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Valid Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain).
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- Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods, wear PPE, and lift up to 50 lbs.
