Interview Questions to Hire Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisors are industrial professionals who Supervise others that work in warehouses to help sort and process various types of goods for dispatch. Warehousing is commonplace in literally every industry you can think of, from clothing and fashion to cement and building blocks. 

Finding a warehouse assistant familiar with your industry is key. Warehouse Supervisors usually have a high school diploma and have previous experience in warehousing and/or manufacturing, along with previous experience in managing staff and supervising the warehouse floor. 

They should demonstrate strong physical abilities to complete the work and strong attention to detail, and leadership skills. Some warehouse supervisors also drive other pieces of equipment, such as forklift trucks, cherry pickers, and reach trucks.

Skill-based questions

It is good practice to ask various types of questions, including skill-based, role-specific, behavioral, and situational questions, to identify strong candidates.

• What industry have you worked in previously?
• Can you drive a forklift truck?
• What team size have you previously supervised?
• Can you lift up to 50 lbs?
• Is safety important on the warehouse floor?
• What main function does the warehouse play in ensuring on-time dispatch and delivery?

Situational & Behavioural questions

• You see something unsafe on the warehouse floor. What do you do?
• It’s the end of your shift, and two warehouse assistants on the next shift have not shown up for work. What do you do?
• There is an argument within the team on the night shift that you are working with. How can you ensure the work still gets completed?
• You notice a warehouse assistant without an FLT license is about to drive the forklift. What do you do?
• Tell me about a time you encountered a problem in the warehouse and how you resolved it.

General Questions

• What are some things you would like to achieve in your work career within the next five years?
• What have you done in your career so far to learn and develop yourself professionally?
• Why did you decide to enter the logistics and warehouse industry?
• What are the top three skills you have that you think you can transfer to this role?
• Why have you applied for this role? How do you think you will benefit from working in the role?

Conclusion

The questions above will help you to identify quality candidates who are going through your recruitment process. Remember to look for candidates who are forward thinking with good team working skills and have experience in a similar industry to yours along with the ability to safely supervise a team.