Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team in Niteroi/RJ, Brasil.

Accountabilities

• On time handling of inbound goods
• On time handling of outbound shipments
• On time handling and accuracy of inventory stock
• On time handling of admin tasks
• Stakeholder management at location of supervision
• Compliant to local Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental regulations

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise and if required take the lead to coordinate day to day activities as required at location of supervision
• Plan and ensure capacity in warehousing (short term)
• Stakeholder management at the location of supervising, including but not limited to internal and external customers and vendors, Real Estate,
• Inbound activities: Receive, count and stock material.
• Outbound activities: pick, pack and ship items.
• Operate forklifts and hand/power tools safely.
• Loading / unloading trucks.
• Loading / unloading of container
• Handle production orders
• Visual inspection of goods inbound / outbound / returns / claims for damage and discrepancies
• Cycle counting of inventory according to requirements.
• Maintain records in timely order in tools and programs as required by stakeholders.
• Maintain warehouse supplies and tools.
• General housekeeping of warehouse area.
• Supporting in handling local transportation requests.
• Communication with internal stakeholders and transportation companies, both verbally and in written.
• Coach relevant stakeholders
• Initiate problem solving when required
• Admin tasks as required such as documentation and reports required
• S1-handling, 24/7 (on-call duty)
• Train new warehouse associates
• Substituting Manager when required
• Other warehouse duties as needed and requested by line manager
• Caring out duties in a safe way, being able to make risk assessments.
• Serving the customers in an optimal way, providing best services available

Qualifications and skills required:

• BSc in Logistics, Engineering or equivalent).
• Solid experience within Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management or Supply chain management
• Forklift certified.
• Safety awareness
• Good knowledge in Leadership
• Good knowledge in Change Management
• Presentation skills
• Good knowledge from ERPs such as SAP and Navision ERP related to warehouse and inventory management
• Good knowledge in Incoterms and Transportation methods
• Excellent skills in Export documentation, customs procedure and dangerous goods handling
• Good knowledge in computer software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Basic skills in Transportation insurance claim handling
• Good technical knowledge of Wärtsilä product portfolio
• Good communication, cooperations and teamwork skills in a multicultural and international work environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well organized.
• Detail oriented
• Proactive and making change happen
• Good English skills, verbally and in written

Last application date: 24/09/2025

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.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.