Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains firm hand on all aspects of operations and maintains effective balance of communication between management, supervision, and all production and support personnel.
• Reviews daily work load to determine the amount of equipment and personnel needed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Schedules and shifts personnel to ensure efficient work teams.
• Initiates cross-training to ensure achievement of productivity goals.
• Ensures proper documentation and records on employee performance, safety, etc.
• Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation and security procedures.
• Initiates work order and reports to maintenance equipment and/or facility needs.
• Collaborates with Senior Management to align strategic vision for vessel/warehouse operations with overall Port strategy for maximizing productivity and safety.
• Reports daily performance and held accountable to performance goals and KPI’s.

Qualifications

• 2+ years lead or supervisory experience in warehouse, stevedoring, terminal, and vessel operations.
• Bachelor's or equivalent in business or logistics preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office.
• Able to operate and use modern office equipment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to lead, supervise, train, motivate, and hold employees accountable for performance, safety, and results.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships with employees and customers.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license throughout course of employment.
• Preferably education from a Maritime School.
• Must have or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a TWIC.
• Must have the ability to work in a refrigerated and/or non-temperature controlled warehouse environment.

Competencies

• Verbal comprehension - Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills - Provide clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills - Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time Management - Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms and write, talk, type and hear.
• Employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and or kneel and lift and or move up to 35 lbs.
• Employee works in a warehouse or outdoor environment.
• Must have the ability to work extended hours.
• Availability on weekends is required.