Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

This position is responsible for strategically and tactically managing several warehouse functions within the distribution center warehouse in compliance with the Company’s policies and vision.

Responsibilities

• Manages up to 9 direct reports.
• Oversees approximately 650 inbound and outbound lines per day.
• Champions safe behaviors and actively participates in all safety initiatives.
• Demonstrates fair and ethical relations with everyone, embracing Core Values and Supply Chain Operating Principles.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and enforces all company rules and regulations.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and instructs associates on similar standards.
• Carries out policies, including the Code of Business Ethics and procedures, and works to performance standards for picking and shipping areas.
• Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.
• Works with vendor representatives on improper packaging and logistic processes that optimize supply chain management.
• Maintains a constant focus on Lean fundamentals, continuous improvement, and continuous learning to improve performance, quality, and efficiency of work processes.
• Engages associates in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Uses formal and informal tools and techniques to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Rearranges warehouse storage racks as needed to obtain maximum and most efficient use of storage space.
• Uses hand carts, manual or driven conveyor, mobile pallet jacks, and motorized lift trucks to transport and load parts and materials.
• Maintains, instructs, and directs warehouse personnel to achieve and maintain a high level of service to Service Centers and customers.
• Receives and responds to Service Center inquiries regarding incorrect shipments, routine changes, and order expediting.
• Processes orders accurately, with focus on Right part, Right Quantity, and Saleable condition.
• Performs designated warehouse associate time sheet and vacation approvals.
• Reduces complexity, drives standardization in data and processes, delivers on customer expectations, and eliminates waste.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Talent Development

• Hires, effectively leads, coaches, and develops associates using performance management and goal-setting tools and following company standards and policies.
• Champions the development of associate competencies, driving individual and team goals.
• Communicates to associates specific duties and requirements of their job, including Core Values and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates persuasive communication, strong facilitation, and structured, logical thinking.
• Exercises people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Makes strong decisions and implements process improvement initiatives.
• Possesses basic computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• WMS experience preferred.
• Lean background preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to use material handling equipment: carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to challenge the status quo.
• Self-directed with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can successfully multi-task and possesses a “Can Do” attitude.
• Team player.
• Equivalent to two to four years of college study in business and supply chain methods.
• 5 to 7 years of warehouse or distribution experience.

Pay

The typical estimated total compensation for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 per year. This includes a salary of $60,000 – $70,000 based on experience, as well as quarterly and annual bonus opportunities based on performance. No specific amount is guaranteed.