Warehouse Supervisor

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Gainesville, FL

Shift: Days

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor reports to The Plant Manager and will have primary responsibility for managing all warehouse, and distribution-related activities. He/she will also be accountable for meeting plant shipping productivity, safety, quality, and employee engagement objectives.

The Warehouse Supervisor will maintain all quality and safety programs and ensure that the warehouse team meets all applicable quality and safety requirements. There will be collaboration with the Warehouse Manager and plant leadership team to establish annual goals and objectives for the facility, including areas pertaining to budget and productivity. This person will manage the team in accordance with policies, practices, procedures, and programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work to meet customer expectations regarding product quality and on-time delivery.
• Participate in the facility meetings and actively serve as a member of ongoing plant committees (i.e. safety, quality, 5S, Housekeeping, etc.)
• Lead shift meetings for shift transitions, safety, quality, 5s, and housekeeping)
• Identify quality, safety, housekeeping, productivity, and engagement issues. Using H.B. Fuller policies as a guideline, engage the team to understand root cause and develop possible solutions using a disciplined process improvement methodology.
• Accountable for inventory, including reconciling material loss. Learn, implement, and coach team on ERP system. Audit ERP transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Build and lead teams. Support the development of employees.
• Drive objectives using the Performance Planning & Assessment (PPA) process for direct reports within the deadline. Handle all corrective action according to established guidelines, in coordination with the packaging manager, and the human resources manager.
• Participate in interviewing and selection process for new employees, and actively manage the onboarding process for new hires, per established guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent coupled with 3-5 years of related warehouse distribution experience or a 4-year degree.
• Up to 5/6 direct reports, latitude for decision-making or independence of control.
• 2+ years’ experience leading/supervising others and solving problems independently.
• Ability to work in a plant environment, walking, standing, stairs, heat, cold
• Able to lift 40 pounds regularly
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams established to accomplish specific objectives
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations manually, with the aid of a calculator, or through the use of computerized spreadsheets.
• Business and financial acumen
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of shipping and receiving
• Knowledge of Hazmat handling and shipping
• Adhesives industry experience
• Familiarity with disciplined process improvement tools
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP system

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is .

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disabil