Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

This position is for a Supervisor in a Cold Storage Warehouse located in Mount Crawford, VA, reporting to the Facility Manager/Operations Manager. The work hours are 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3). The annual compensation is $65,000 - $75,000.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the operation of one or more customers within the cold storage facility
• Plan and supervise the receipt, storage, issuance, and disposal of all items, including items requiring specialized handling
• Assist HR with interviewing, hiring, and training of hourly positions
• Monitor employee morale and other employee-related issues, keeping management abreast of any items that may be of concern
• Provide hands-on leadership to the ongoing development of the assigned personnel and teams
• Supervise general labor personnel within unloading/loading operation
• Ensure adequate staffing, direction, and discipline
• Utilize the optimal number of hourly personnel to fulfill service requirements while maximizing productivity
• Minimize labor costs while providing timely service
• Process and monitor time and attendance for all warehouse employees
• Develop methods of efficient space utilization
• Work with management and customer service personnel to ensure that all requirements and requests are responded to in a professional manner
• Plan and supervise the rotation of stock, where applicable
• Supervise and participate in periodic internal, customer, and regulatory inspections
• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive programs in the areas of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, and fire safety
• Develop preventive programs to identify and reduce risks from potential hazards in the workplace and to comply with OSHA and any other regulatory agencies
• Ensure handling of hazardous materials complies with state and federal regulations
• Assist with overseeing maintenance and preventive maintenance of the warehouse and warehouse equipment
• Assist management with any necessary compliance corrective actions and retain all associated documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehousing operations including receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, and disposal of a wide variety of commodities
• Knowledge of computerized warehousing inventory control and inventory practices
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology, and equipment
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance
• Ability to analyze pertinent factors related to stock and inventory control
• Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized projects
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to coordinate and schedule the work activity for assigned personnel
• Ability to supervise warehouse staff in the performance of material receipt, storage, shipping/distribution, and record-keeping functions
• Ability to multitask

Work Environment

The work environment has an atmosphere range of -10 to +50 degrees F, with a moderate noise level. Personal interaction and communication are extremely high, and the daily workflow is fast-paced, dependent on daily and seasonal customer requirements.

Training And Experience

The ideal candidate will have any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of a 2-year college degree and three (3) years of warehousing experience in a moderate-sized warehouse. Five (5) years of supervisory experience is required.

License/Certificates

Possession of a valid state driver's license is required. A pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical are also required.