Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift
NSI Industries is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Supervisor to support second shift operations at our Huntersville, NC Headquarters Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensuring the accurate, safe, and efficient flow of materials across inbound, packaging, and outbound operations. The Warehouse Supervisor will serve as a key resource for training and mentoring associates, coordinating daily workflow, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity during our second shift schedule (2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m., Monday–Thursday).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to warehouse personnel across assigned departments (Inbound, Packaging, Outbound)
- Maintain a consistent and visible presence on the warehouse floor, setting expectations for safety, productivity, accuracy, and conduct
- Assign daily work, balance labor based on volume and priorities, and ensure operational coverage
- Audit, review, and approve employee timecards, including attendance exceptions, overtime, and schedule adherence
- Partner with Management to manage staffing needs, coverage gaps, and labor efficiency
- Serve as the first line of defense in employee performance management and discipline, including:
- Coaching and corrective conversations
- Verbal and written warnings in accordance with company policy
- Timely documentation of performance, attendance, and conduct issues
- Escalate disciplinary actions, investigations, and complex employee relations matters to Management and Human Resources as required
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, and workplace rules consistently and fairly
- Conduct safety observations and ensure compliance with material handling, equipment, and facility safety requirements
- Ensure accurate execution of picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Review and address order accuracy issues, inventory discrepancies, and process breakdowns
- Support and validate cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit activities
- Train, coach, and develop Warehouse Leads and Associates, including onboarding and cross-training
- Provide performance feedback and input into employee evaluations and development plans
- Collaborate with Managers and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational discipline in all assigned work areas
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- 5+ years of distribution center experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Proven experience supervising employees in a warehouse or operations environment
- Strong working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong math, reading, and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead with consistency, fairness, and accountability
- Willing to work overtime when necessary
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Visual acuity to distinguish detail, color, and other characteristics of material and objects
- Finger/wrist dexterity for computer keyboard use or handling/packaging product
- Comfortable working around material handling equipment in a fast-paced environment
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Benefits: NSI Industries offers a competitive salary, performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid holiday time off and vacation.
EEO employer M/F/D/V: NSI Industries is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation: NSI Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact your Recruiter for assistance. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities.
Physical Work Requirements: Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where the employee must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.
Drug Free Workplace: NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.