Warehouse Supervisor - Fort Lauderdale

Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized processes and tools to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We value diversity, collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the environment. Working for a sustainable future.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, and the location is Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What You Will Be Doing?

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will take ownership of daily warehouse operations at our Fort Lauderdale location. You’ll lead by example on the floor, making sure materials flow smoothly in and out, inventory is accurate, safety comes first, and our customers receive the best possible service.

This role blends hands‑on warehouse work with leadership responsibilities. You’ll coordinate people, processes, and partners, support operational planning, and step in whenever leadership or problem‑solving is needed — including acting as backup for the Warehouse Manager and participating in on‑call duty.

You’ll work closely with warehouse associates, internal teams, transportation partners, vendors, and customers, playing a key role in keeping operations running efficiently and reliably.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and service quality.
Plan and manage warehouse capacity to meet operational demands.
Oversee inbound and outbound flows — receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and production orders.
Ensure safe loading and unloading of trucks and containers, including forklift and equipment operation.
Maintain inventory accuracy through inspections, cycle counts, and system updates.
Act as the main local contact for internal teams, customers, vendors, transportation partners, and Real Estate.
Coach, train, and support warehouse associates, including onboarding new team members.
Drive problem‑solving and continuous improvement when issues arise.
Ensure proper documentation, reporting, housekeeping, and availability of tools and supplies.
Support local transportation requests and participate in on‑call duty as required.
Step in for the Warehouse Manager when needed.
Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessments and safe ways of working.
Deliver excellent customer service every day.

What You Bring?

Education

High school diploma or technical education in logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field.

Experience

Experience in warehouse or logistics operations, ideally in industrial or service environments.
Experience leading or coordinating daily warehouse activities.
Comfort working in fast‑paced, hands‑on operational settings.

Skills & Mindset

A strong safety‑first mindset and ability to assess operational risks.
Hands‑on leadership and coaching style.
Strong planning, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and on‑call duty as required.
Ability to perform physical work in a warehouse environment.
Experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems.
Confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders.

As an Ideal Candidate, We Expect You to Have:

High integrity and accountability.
Passion for customer service and operational excellence.
Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages required to support the team.
Strong team‑player mindset with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental / Reasoning Demands:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
Hearing / Listening
Clear Speech
Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift / Truck
Pushing / Pulling / Stoop / Kneel / Crouch or Crawl
Lifting: 45 pounds; 5 times per shift
Carrying: 25 pounds; 5 times per shift
Driving (local / over the road)
Bend / Squat / Sit and Stand for prolonged periods
Climbing / Balance

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre‑employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit‑to‑work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in USA.

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role, and internal equity.

Last application date: 26/06/2026

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We are authentic, honest, and committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves. We encourage open dialogue, hands‑on learning, and teamwork. Mistakes help us grow, and curiosity is welcomed. This role offers strong on‑the‑job training, face‑to‑face support, and the opportunity to grow into a self‑sufficient warehouse professional over time.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

This Is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.