Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Weekend Shift)

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor at Simon & Schuster is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, managing staff, and ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily warehouse operations and activities, including safety and distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees, and evaluate their performance.
• Plan and schedule work for the day to ensure timely picking and inducting to the shipping dock.
• Complete tasks to ensure stock is put away in sellable condition to meet commitments for the day.
• Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to fulfill orders for the upcoming weeks.
• Delegate daily workload and maximize staff usage to maintain consistent workflow while minimizing overtime.
• Maintain and analyze departmental reports, and monitor workflow to improve efficiency.
• Coach staff as necessary and keep management informed of department progress and issues.
• Encourage positive employee morale and resolve employee issues promptly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Maintain and exceed Material Handler I & II productivity standards.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, and prepare and maintain work records.
• Communicate job expectations to all employees and update them daily.
• Train all team members and ensure all warehouse checklists are completed.
• Operate motorized equipment safely and efficiently, leading by example.
• Ensure the accuracy of all work performed.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area and adhere to company safety policies.

Requirements

• Ability to meet customer commitments in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in DC warehousing.
• PC skills - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook.
• Warehouse systems experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional employee relationships.
• Ability to build positive 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: Friday through Sunday, 6am - 6:30pm.

Location

Location: Jackson, TN.