Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Job Description
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse operations and leads hourly employees to achieve departmental goals in safety, quality, productivity, responsiveness, and overall performance within a fast-paced, unionized environment.
Responsibilities
Lead, counsel, and support hourly employees, addressing their needs and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Recognize and reinforce positive performance behaviors while addressing and correcting negative behaviors through appropriate feedback and progressive discipline.
Apply structured problem-solving methods, including the Quality Network process and A-3 reporting, to identify, analyze, and resolve operational issues.
Use the Workplace Organization (WPO) process to improve warehouse layouts, workflow, and overall efficiency.
Perform daily updates in the Timekeeping System (TKS) to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll data.
Prepare and maintain A-3 documentation in line with local guidelines to track problem-solving activities and outcomes.
Conduct daily meetings with the team to review business performance, communicate priorities, and encourage two-way communication and feedback.
Perform and document weekly safety observation tours to identify risks, promote safe work practices, and support a strong safety culture.
Plan and organize daily workloads in advance to meet production, shipping, and inventory goals.
Support fellow supervisors and colleagues to optimize shift performance and ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.
Ensure compliance with all applicable national and local contractual requirements in a union environment.
Enforce shop rules consistently and fairly to maintain discipline and a productive work environment.
Perform daily audits of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to verify adherence and identify opportunities for improvement.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and skill development through the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.
Keep the broader supervisory and shop leadership team informed of pending activities, issues, and operational changes.
Oversee warehouse operations related to logistics, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse management systems.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while balancing multiple priorities such as coaching employees, driving throughput, and reporting team goals.
Solve operational problems quickly and effectively while maintaining performance standards under pressure and changing priorities.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience supervising in a union or UAW environment.
At least 2 years of warehouse supervision experience.
Demonstrated supervisory and management skills, including leading teams in a fast-paced operation.
Experience working in a union environment, including understanding of contractual requirements and shop rules.
Proven ability to lead and motivate employees and apply progressive discipline, including verbal counseling, written documentation, and terminations when necessary.
Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, understand their needs, show empathy, and still drive performance.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain performance when facing operational challenges.
Proficiency with computers and strong MS Office skills.
Ability to @type approximately 35 words per minute.
Knowledge of logistics, warehouse management, supply chain, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of the basic technology used in the assigned area.
Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.
High level of analytical ability to address complex problems.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output.
Knowledge of quality control procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma required; 1-2 years of technical or business school training preferred.
Training in a skilled trades area or equivalent technical training is an asset.
Experience with 49 CFR regulations and handling dangerous goods is beneficial.
Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as A-3 reporting and Quality Network processes.
Familiarity with Workplace Organization (WPO) methodologies.
Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll-related data entry.
Experience supervising in a union or UAW warehouse environment with strong job tenure and stable work history.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative supervisor team in a large warehouse setting.
Interest in developing leadership capabilities through formal development plans and on-the-job learning.
Why Work Here?
You will join a highly engaged, collaborative warehouse team where union leaders, employees, and supervisors work together to achieve shared goals. The role offers strong opportunities for growth, including leadership development, decision-making responsibility, and the potential for long-term career progression. You will benefit from high levels of interaction with your team, ongoing development through structured processes, and the chance to make a visible impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.
Work Environment
This position is based in a large, unionized warehouse environment with approximately 140-160 employees. The team culture is highly engaged and cooperative, with UAW leaders and employees working closely with the supervisor team. The operation is fast paced, with priorities shifting between coaching employees, driving throughput, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and reporting team performance metrics. You will work with warehouse management, logistics, inventory control, and related systems, as well as standard office technologies such as MS Office and timekeeping systems. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to standard operating procedures, and strong collaboration across departments and shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
