Changshu Supply Chain Supervisor JS 213000

Are you passionate about driving warehouse excellence through lean operations and strong team leadership in a manufacturing environment? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Warehouse Supervisor, you'll be leading end-to-end warehouse operations—from inbound receiving through kitting, line feeding, and outbound delivery—that ensure seamless material flow and support world-class manufacturing performance. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing
As a key part of the Warehouse & Logistics Operations team, you'll create impact by optimizing material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency to support on-time production and delivery for our customers worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

- Oversee inbound receiving, inspection, system booking, and put-away processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with documentation standards

- Manage warehouse layout, storage strategy, and inventory accuracy through cycle counting and discrepancy resolution while reducing obsolete stock

- Supervise picking, kitting, staging, and line feeding activities in close collaboration with production to ensure timely material supply

- Manage outbound scheduling, packing, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer requirements

- Lead daily warehouse team operations including task planning, performance evaluation, training, and productivity improvement initiatives

- Apply Lean principles such as VSM to continuously improve warehouse processes, drive 5S implementation, and support EHS compliance and GPS roadmap deployment

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a hands-on warehouse operations leader with deep manufacturing logistics experience, strong Lean and continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while maintaining operational excellence. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

- Bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent practical experience

- Minimum 10 years of warehouse management experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years of team leadership

- Good command of English in both spoken and written communication

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems with strong process and data management skills

- SAP experience in warehouse or materials management modules

- Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen) to warehouse operations

- Familiarity with EHS standards and 5S implementation in an industrial setting

As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

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