Supervisor, Warehouse (Finance)

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA. Must be in the office Mon-Fri from 7-3:30.

What's the role?

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees the material handler team by offering technical guidance, administrative support, and operational leadership. Monitors inventory activities, including receipts, deliveries, transfers, cycle counting, and other movements across various locations to ensure the availability of supplies. Address inquiries and provides support for order management, planning, logistics, RMA, production, and repair process. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Supervise staff to ensure optimal productivity and alignment with organizational goals.
• Assign daily tasks, manage workloads, and coordinate overtime for material handlers as required.
• Develop and implement cross-training plans to ensure team members are proficient in all warehouse functions.
• Identify training requirements for team members and ensure training records are maintained and up to date.
• Ensure all material movements across multiple stockrooms are completed promptly and accurately.
• Support and manage critical material handling tasks, including cycle counts, reconciliation, picking, packing, receiving, and shipping.
• Monitor dock activities to maintain organization, prevent bottlenecks, and ensure timely movement of goods.
• Collaborate with drivers, carriers, and internal teams to address dock related issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop action plans to enhance employee performance and engagement.
• Oversee and maintain accurate inventory balances across all stockrooms through cycle counts, verified receipts, and timely resolution of open transfers and delivery notes.
• Propose strategies to optimize space utilization, streamline workflows, and reduce waste within the warehouse.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to introduce automation tools and technology upgrades to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures in the dock area to minimize risks and maintain a secure work environment.

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in related field is highly preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of college level, technical, business school or material operations coursework is preferred.
• Five (5) years of hand-on experience in manufacturing, operations, or warehouse business systems, gained through roles such as Material Handler, Inventory Control Specialist, or a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Minimum of three (3) years as Lead or Supervisor experience
• Minimum (3) years of using major ERP or WMS (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, etc.) as part of core job function.
• Minimum (3) years' experience working in a FDA/GMP (Food and Drug Administration/Good Manufacturing Process) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The yearly pay range for this position is $73,900 - $92,400

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Tina Eilerman

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).