Position Overview:The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring accurate and efficient movement and tracking of materials-from the moment they enter inventory to their delivery to the production line, and occasionally their return. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of material flow within the production plant, assist in identifying process gaps, and support the Manager of Materials & Logistics in driving continuous improvements.
You will directly supervise multiple team members, including inventory specialists and material movers, making your leadership and problem-solving skills critical to the success of the department. Your ability to collaborate and support your team will play a key role in achieving Velo3D's operational goals.
Responsibilities- Lead by example to foster a positive, collaborative team culture
- Identify and correct safety hazards; coach and document safe work practices
- Supervise daily warehouse operations and staff
- Ensure timely processing of receipts and escalate issues as needed
- Prioritize and fulfill work and sales orders based on deadlines
- Manage inventory movement between storage locations based on demand
- Maintain high inventory accuracy and improve processes continuously
- Enforce operational procedures for shipments, materials handling, and inventory control
- Inspect warehouse and equipment; coordinate repairs with vendors
- Report escalated issues to management
- Oversee shipping, receiving, and cycle counts
- Train new employees and reassess ongoing training needs
- Coordinate staffing to meet workload demands
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Promote open communication, teamwork, and constructive feedback
- Use customer feedback to improve service and relationships
- Recognize employee contributions and motivate team performance
- Set clear goals, provide direction, and hold team members accountable
- Review and approve employee timecards; address attendance issues
- Adapt to evolving business needs and responsibilities
Qualifications- High School Diploma is required. Associate degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or other related field is desirable.
- 6-8 years of experience in either a warehouse or distribution center environment; with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- 4 years experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Experienced with ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP)
- Familiar with scanners and their effective utilization in a warehouse environment
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles and best practices.
- Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization
- Effectively communicate team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately
Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $85,000 and $105,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.
