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Warehouse Supervisor
Careers & Salaries
Also Known as:
Receiving Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor, Front Line Supervisor, Receiving Manager, Shipping Manager, Floor Supervisor, Terminal Operations Manager, Receiving Lead, Parts Manager, Maintenance Supervisor
What is a
Warehouse Supervisor
?
Warehouse Supervisors are responsible for supervising every task that goes on in a warehouse. This includes the receiving, handling, storing, and distributing of goods and materials. Warehouse managers are in charge of supervising, training, and updating employees on company regulations and performance. Warehouse managers meet with shipping carriers and sales representatives to place orders and maintain inventory objectives. They are responsible for supplying safe and usable materials and equipment to employees, as well as providing safe workplace instructions.
Warehouse Supervisors are responsible for building and maintaining a positive relationship the suppliers and ensure timely arrival of shipments.
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Why Become
Warehouse Supervisor
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
47,800
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Inventory management software
Materials requirements planning logistics
What Does a
Warehouse Supervisor
Do?
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Resolve personnel problems.
Verify information or specifications.
Plan work operations.
Schedule operational activities.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
416,200
professionals
2028:
438,300
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
47,800
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$74,560
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Warehouse Associate
Construction Supervisor
Production Worker
Common Next Positions
Production Supervisor
CNC Machinist
Quality Supervisor
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