Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring accurate and efficient movement and tracking of materials—from the moment they enter inventory to their delivery to the production line, and occasionally their return. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of material flow within the production plant, assist in identifying process gaps, and support the Manager of Materials & Logistics in driving continuous improvements.

You will directly supervise multiple team members, including inventory specialists and material movers, making your leadership and problem-solving skills critical to the success of the department. Your ability to collaborate and support your team will play a key role in achieving Velo3D’s operational goals.

Lead by example to foster a positive, collaborative team culture

Identify and correct safety hazards; coach and document safe work practices

Supervise daily warehouse operations and staff

Ensure timely processing of receipts and escalate issues as needed

Prioritize and fulfill work and sales orders based on deadlines

Manage inventory movement between storage locations based on demand

Maintain high inventory accuracy and improve processes continuously

Enforce operational procedures for shipments, materials handling, and inventory control

Inspect warehouse and equipment; coordinate repairs with vendors

Report escalated issues to management

Oversee shipping, receiving, and cycle counts

Train new employees and reassess ongoing training needs

Coordinate staffing to meet workload demands

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

Promote open communication, teamwork, and constructive feedback

Use customer feedback to improve service and relationships

Recognize employee contributions and motivate team performance

Set clear goals, provide direction, and hold team members accountable

Review and approve employee timecards; address attendance issues

Adapt to evolving business needs and responsibilities

High School Diploma is required. Associate degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or other related field is desirable.

6-8 years of experience in either a warehouse or distribution center environment; with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

4 years experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Experienced with ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP)

Familiar with scanners and their effective utilization in a warehouse environment

Strong understanding of inventory control principles and best practices.

Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization

Effectively communicate team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately