Supply Chain Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
Are you passionate about driving warehouse excellence through lean operations and strong team leadership in a manufacturing environment? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Warehouse Supervisor, you'll be leading end-to-end warehouse operations-from inbound receiving through kitting, line feeding, and outbound delivery-that ensure seamless material flow and support world-class manufacturing performance. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Warehouse & Logistics Operations team, you'll create impact by optimizing material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency to support on-time production and delivery for our customers worldwide.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Oversee inbound receiving, inspection, system booking, and put-away processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with documentation standards
- Manage warehouse layout, storage strategy, and inventory accuracy through cycle counting and discrepancy resolution while reducing obsolete stock
- Supervise picking, kitting, staging, and line feeding activities in close collaboration with production to ensure timely material supply
- Manage outbound scheduling, packing, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer requirements
- Lead daily warehouse team operations including task planning, performance evaluation, training, and productivity improvement initiatives
- Apply Lean principles such as VSM to continuously improve warehouse processes, drive 5S implementation, and support EHS compliance and GPS roadmap deployment
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a hands-on warehouse operations leader with deep manufacturing logistics experience, strong Lean and continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while maintaining operational excellence. We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- Bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 10 years of warehouse management experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years of team leadership
- Good command of English in both spoken and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems with strong process and data management skills
- SAP experience in warehouse or materials management modules
- Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen) to warehouse operations
- Familiarity with EHS standards and 5S implementation in an industrial setting
As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
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