Supervisor, Warehouse (Brownsburg, IN Onsite)
HarperCollins Publishers · Brownsburg, IN · 2 mo ago
Distribution$70k–$75k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Phase 1: Operations Readiness & WMS Implementation
- Lead and execute Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing
- Identify and recommend WMS configuration and process improvements to increase operational efficiency
- Drive department physical readiness, including layout, equipment and supplies
- Develop and formalize SOPs and training materials aligned to actual system behavior
- Design department level reporting to support daily execution and leadership visibility
- Provide slotting strategy support to improve pick efficiency and space utilization
- Support Labor Management (LM) standards, reporting, and supervisor enablement
- Partner with Operations and IT to resolve issues and drive go live readiness
Qualifications
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
- 2+ years of returns experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
- Experience with warehouse management systems, Manhattan Active preferred
- Ability to coach employees, foster teamwork, and build positive working relationships across the floor
- Solid understanding of warehouse workflows and inventory processes; reach truck experience is a plus
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced setting
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, backed by a solid foundation in basic mathematics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for reporting and daily communication
- Highly organized with a sharp attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping
- Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet customer demand and participate in scheduled physical inventories
Physical Demands
- Ability to maintain a high level of activity, including walking and standing for the duration of a shift in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Capacity to lift or move materials up to 50 lbs as needed to support operational flow
- Ability to navigate and work safely around heavy machinery and high-density storage racking
- Proficiency in operating standard office equipment and handheld RF technology
- Willingness to work in varying temperatures and noise levels typical of a distribution setting
Benefits
The company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.