Warehouse Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor at Simon & Schuster is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, managing staff, and ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including safety and distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Train, coach and mentor employees and evaluate the performance of department employees.
• Plan and schedule the work for the day to ensure timely picking and inducting to make the shipping dock on time.
• Complete all tasks assigned for the day to ensure stock is put away in sellable condition to meet commitments for the day.
• Ensure proper inventory levels are in place to fulfill orders.
• Delegate daily workload and maximize the use of staff to ensure consistent workflow while minimizing overtime hours.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining departmental reports properly and timely.
• Continuous coaching of staff as necessary.
• Defuse employee issues in a timely manner.
• Comply with company policies and procedure.
• Maintain and exceed LM standards.
• Follow all policy and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain work records in the computer and employee files.
• Communicate job expectations to all employees and keep them updated of their numbers every day.
• Train all new Team members ensuring all warehouse checklists are completed.
• Leading by example and operating motorized equipment in safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all work performed.
• Maintain good housekeeping in area and adhere to company safety policies.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully meet customer commitments in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in DC warehousing.
• PC Skills - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Warehouse systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional employee relationships.
• Ability to build employee morale.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees/management.
• College degree or comparable warehouse experience.

Schedule

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm to 11pm – approximate.

Location

Location: Jackson, TN.

Benefits

Simon & Schuster US offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.