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Supervisor, Warehouse

ProMach, Holland, MI, United States


Playmaking for Packaging Innovation
At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative, strategic, persuasive, influential, mechanical marvel, customer‑service authority, meticulous, a closer, a futurist. You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

Job Summary – Warehouse and Inventory Control Supervisor
The Warehouse and Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehousing operations that directly support production. This role is accountable for ensuring materials are received, stored, issued, and replenished in a timely and accurate manner to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The supervisor leads warehouse and inventory personnel, enforces standard operating procedures, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities
Inventory Control:

Manage the end‑to‑end cycle count program, ensuring counts are completed on schedule based on defined frequencies and prior count dates

Maintain cycle count codes and associated item master data

Support internal and external audits of inventory counts and procedures

Perform ERP inventory data maintenance, including stockroom locations, negative inventory, pending transactions, and default stock location reviews

Establish and enforce inventory and warehouse control procedures aligned with best practices

Analyze cycle count variances and inventory discrepancies; implement permanent corrective actions for systemic issues

Develop, track, and report inventory performance metrics and statistical results

Support inventory reduction and obsolescence mitigation initiatives

Analyze non‑standard inventory requests from internal departments and implement system‑driven, automated request workflows

Identify and escalation bill of material inaccuracies to appropriate stakeholders for resolution

Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions to support aftermarket parts operations

Warehouse & Material Handling:

Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and inventory storage locations by planning and implementing new design layout to optimize space, improve efficiency, and reduce costs

Generate and manage picklist requirements to ensure timely delivery of raw material and components to both external customers and internal production operations

Manage job material transactions and job closing process in syteline to ensure schedule is up to date. Follow up with supporting departments on past due materials

Direct and initiate staging set up to support machine builds

Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives for material flow and warehouse/inventory processes to reduce waste and errors

Ensure adequate part presentation, label requirements, and implement/maintain FIFO rotation systems

Enforce compliance with safety standards, including OSHA regulations

Supervision:

Conduct employee performance reviews in accordance with company processes

Coach employees and administer corrective or disciplinary actions as required

Train, supervise, and direct the warehouse and inventory control team; manage productivity, task delegation, scheduling, and department SOPs

Provide operational coverage and backup support for the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor as needed

Support, monitor, and drive departmental key performance metrics

What’s in it for you?
There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Prior experience in warehousing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or materials; 1‑3 years supervisory experience preferred

Working knowledge of inventory control processes, cycle counts, and warehouse operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience using ERP Systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and process compliance

Proven problem‑solving skills to resolve operational issues and support team performance

Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to train, coach, and direct team members to meet productivity and performance goals

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods within a warehouse environment

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as required and support hands‑on warehouse operations when needed

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ProMach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. ProMach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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