Warehouse Product Supervisor
1 day ago
Pasadena
Job Description Title: Warehouse Product Supervisor Location: Pasadena, TX Who we are: Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States. Why Kuraray: Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment. Position Summary: The Warehouse Product Supervisor oversees warehouse, packaging, and grinding operations, managing contractor teams to ensure efficient product preparation, inventory accuracy, and timely shipment. This role requires hands-on leadership, practical warehouse logistics expertise, and commitment to safety and operational excellence in a continuous manufacturing environment Responsibilities Inventory & product management • Process customer orders and internal requisitions daily via inventory management system and coordinate timely fulfillment., • Perform regular cycle counts, investigate and reconcile discrepancies in inventory system., • Process and document internal stock requests from production and quality control; update system accordingly., • Maintain FIFO inventory management for raw materials, • Create bills of materials and post production data in SAP, • Troubleshoot packaging equipment including conveyors, bag filling machines, FIBC systems, and palletizers, • Foster safety-first culture; conduct daily housekeeping checks and weekly safety meetings, • Review SOPs for employee safety, • Respond to plant emergencies and provide on-call support as required, • Respond to plant emergencies and provide after-hours support during critical situations., • Fulfill on-call duties as required., • Serve as inventory management system super user; train others and troubleshoot issues, • Enter and verify receiving, shipping, and inventory adjustment transactions, • Plan, stage, and manage materials for outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, traceability, and on-time delivery., • Enforce established workflow for receiving inspection, storage, picking, packing, and shipping., • Coordinate carrier scheduling and resolve freight issues., • Manage contractor resources: assign work, create schedules, monitor performance, • Provide coverage for essential warehouse duties during contractor absences, • Provide coaching and training to contract staff, fostering a positive and open work environment., • Monitor and track monthly warehouse KPIs, working closely with Bayport Management to identify and resolve any issues., • Work effectively with other team members, including production, quality assurance, and shipping personnel, to ensure smooth workflows and meet production targets., • High school diploma or equivalent, • Minimum 10 years warehouse/materials experience in chemical or manufacturing industry, • Minimum 3 years supervising warehouse operations, • Experience with inventory management systems (SAP preferred), • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, • Knowledge of inventory control practices (cycle counts, stock reconciliation), • Able to work in warehouse environment (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs) and flexible hours during peak periods, • Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, • Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines, • Candidates must have a valid driver's license. Competencies: • Customer Focus, • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions., • Business Insight, • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals., • Cultivates Innovation, • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful., • Action Oriented, • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm., • Ensures Accountability, • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments., • Drives Results, • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance, • Collaborates, • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives., • Values Difference, • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization, • Communicates Effectively, • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences., • Courage, • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said., • Instills Trust, • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity., • Situational Adaptability, • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status No third-party candidates accepted. Job Posted by ApplicantPro