Job Details

Warehouse Supervisor - Reno, NV

Automotive Parts Distribution

Contract: 12 months with potential for extension or direct hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Occasional weekend overtime required

Compensation: $30-$32/hour

Paid time off and optional benefits available

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor leads hourly warehouse employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with responsibility for daily workforce leadership, operational performance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Success in this position requires a strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and the ability to address issues directly and fairly.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Workforce Management

• Support and counsel hourly employees on daily needs (manpower, schedules, work assignments).
• Reinforce positive behaviors and address performance issues as needed.
• Conduct disciplinary interviews in compliance with company and contractual guidelines.
• Enforce shop rules, work standards, and national/local contractual requirements.
• Partner with peer supervisors to optimize overall shift performance.
• Keep the General Supervisor and Shop Committee informed of pending and ongoing activities.

Operational Execution

• Plan and assign daily workloads in advance to meet operational goals.
• Ensure accurate daily timekeeping through the Timekeeping System (TKS).
• Perform daily Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) audit checks.
• Monitor inventory activities with an understanding of warehouse flow and downstream impacts.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct and document weekly safety observation tours of assigned departments.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including 49 CFR compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Apply the Quality Network problem-solving process to address operational opportunities.
• Engage employees in identifying quality, efficiency, and process improvements.
• Utilize Workplace Organization (WPO) principles to improve layout, flow, and efficiency.
• Document improvement efforts using A-3 reporting per local guidelines.
• Analyze recurring quality or process issues and lead corrective actions.

Communication & Engagement

• Lead daily team meetings to communicate priorities, expectations, and performance updates.
• Promote open, two-way communication to encourage employee engagement.

Development

• Advance leadership and technical skills through the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Maintain required training and certifications.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Experience managing employee timecards and payroll-related systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Demonstrated managerial courage-ability to address issues directly, fairly, and consistently.
• Ability to complete 49 CFR Certification prior to assignment start.

First 60-90 Days Expectations

• Complete all required training, including safety and compliance.
• Develop hands-on knowledge of assigned departments and warehouse processes.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, peers, and leadership.
• Demonstrate effective use of SOPs, timekeeping systems, and workforce planning.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Direct supervision of hourly employees.
• Regular interaction with union or contract-based workforce, where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including Disability/Veterans

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