Warehouse Supervisor

Provide leadership and direction to warehouse supervisors, leads, and staff; assign duties, set performance expectations, and manage overall team performance.

Lead the hiring, onboarding, and training/development program for warehouse staff to build a skilled, safety-focused team.

Interface directly with plant leadership, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations to align warehouse priorities with plant needs.

Own the warehouse materials management function, including receiving, storage, disbursement, inventory accuracy, and value reporting.

Establish and maintain optimal inventory stocking levels and criticality-based stocking strategies; identify and manage obsolete/excess stock disposition.

Review and approve data entry of new warehouse stock items; ensure compliance with established processes and controls.

Process and review requisitions for plant material and warehouse restocking; oversee invoice review for plant material entered into the ERP/payable system.

Plan, coordinate, and execute material and equipment acquisition strategy for plant turnarounds and outages.

Schedule and coordinate expanded work hours and staffing coverage to ensure warehouse coverage during outages and turnarounds.

Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers; negotiate terms to optimize cost, quality, and service.

Schedule periodic performance reviews with contract material providers and promptly address any service or quality issues.

Coordinate plant equipment rental programs.

Manage the warehouse operating budget and support monthly expense reporting with plant accounting.

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including ethical purchasing practices and SOX controls, across warehouse activities.

Direct and ensure inspection and expediting activities as needed; oversee and track outbound freight traffic and logistics for the warehouse.

Enforce all safety protocols and standards, including safe handling of materials near potentially volatile and combustible chemicals.

Be available 24/7 to respond to plant emergencies.

Maintenance, Planning, and Operations receive timely, accurate material support that minimizes downtime and maximizes plant reliability.

Warehouse and inventory management function operates safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, with strong control over material value and stocking levels.

All company policies and procedures are followed, ensuring ethical conduct and SOX compliance across every warehouse activity.

Warehouse staff are well-trained, motivated, and equipped to meet performance objectives, with a clear development pipeline for future leaders.

Warehouse leadership is a visible, active partner in plant emergency response and in turnaround/outage execution.

Storage space utilization continually improves, and the facility remains clean, safe, organized, and well maintained.