Supervisor, Warehouse

The Warehouse Supervisor leads the daily Warehouse Operations & Distribution ensuring safe efficient and compliant handling of inbound materials internal movements and outbound finished goods in line with site QMS requirements. The role safeguards the integrity and traceability of all inventories optimizes material flow and digital warehouse processes and drives continuous improvement to support our strategic pillars of operational effectiveness zero defect manufacturing delivering the perfect order and being an employer of choice. Through effective people leadership strong cross-functional collaboration and a proactive HSE culture the Supervisor ensures reliable warehouse performance that underpins customer satisfaction and the wider success of the Sunnen Site.

• Provide strong leadership to the warehouse team creating a high-performance culture and deputizing for the Supply Chain Manager when required.
• Lead and supervise daily warehouse operations ensuring efficient inbound processing raw material flow accurate customer order picking and timely dispatch.
• Own and drive warehouse KPIs ensuring they are accurately recorded reviewed and used to identify issues; lead corrective and preventive actions to improve performance.
• Maintain tight inventory management ensuring raw materials WIP and finished goods levels are accurate controlled and aligned with FIFO and ERP requirements.
• Manage a cycle count program to meet the required KPI identify and resolve inventory inaccuracy issues.
• Ensure exceptional accuracy in raw material and customer order picking using robust process controls checks and digital tools to support perfect order fulfillment.
• Manage warehouse capacity proactively using inventory control reports to optimize space material flow and readiness for production changes.
• Ensure safe compliant handling and storage of dangerous goods maintaining segregation rules correct labeling and adherence to all relevant regulations.
• Oversee compliant shipment of hazardous products ensuring authorized HAZMAT carriers are used and all documentation packaging and labeling is accurate
• Lead continuous improvement activities encouraging idea generation implementing improvements and demonstrating measurable benefits while supporting team involvement in CI processes.
• Develop and support colleagues providing training coaching regular performance feedback and development opportunities in line with the organizations GPS framework.
• Manage employee absence ensuring proactive monitoring timely return to work meetings early interventions and consistent application of policy.
• Manage and develop talent including succession planning and ensuring cross-training to build team capability and resilience.
• Champion 6S and workplace organization ensuring the warehouse and yard are consistently clean safe and organized.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System internal procedures and warehouse-related quality requirements.
• Represent the Company as a leadership role model demonstrating professionalism integrity and conduct aligned with STERIS values.
• Support Company strategy and leadership direction promoting a collaborative solutions-focused environment across the business.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties aligned with the post holders skills knowledge and experience.

Required Experience

• A completed high school diploma or GED.
• 5 years experience working in warehousing and distribution ideally within a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• At least 2 years team lead and line management experience gained within a safety-critical environment including leading teams developing people managing performance and using structured review and feedback processes.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licenses Counterbalance and Reach are desirable; training can be supported for the right candidate.
• A minimum of 2 years experience managing time-critical and priority-driven workloads demonstrating strong organizational capability resilience and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency in Excel. Strong skills in Excel for data analysis KPI tracking inventory reporting and problem-solving with solid ability in Word and Outlook.

Preferred Experience

• Clear and professional communication. Able to convey information effectively to team leadership.
• Critical and creative thinking. Uses analytical and innovative approaches to improve processes and solve operational challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Builds positive working relationships and collaborates effectively across functions.
• Effective problem-solving. Applies structured datadriven thinking to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
• Conflict resolution. Handles disagreements constructively promoting fair and positive outcomes.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent healthcare dental and vision benefits
• Long/short term disability coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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