Warehouse Supervisor
About the Role
Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire building products, matches and toothpicks. The company also manufactures railroad cross ties, strengthening supplier relationships in the charcoal business, and offers a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters, the Pine Mountain fire building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor leads the shipping team in efficiency, stocking and storage strategy, inventory management, and related strategic warehousing efforts. The role coordinates operational activities within the shipping unit and works closely with the unit’s supervisor on performance management.
Responsibilities
- Lead shipping team in execution of daily operations, including improving efficiency of tasks and management of warehouse resources.
- Analyze appropriate data to help with best use of all resources.
- Coordinate daily activities of forklift operators.
- Utilize team and resources to manage loading/unloading of trucks.
- Check‑in drivers and verify correct load numbers; print bills of lading.
- Ensure team adheres to organizational safety protocols; perform safety meetings daily.
- Assist in the training of new hires.
- Periodically report to supervisor on team and individual work accomplishments, progress, and problems.
- Assist with physical inventory of raw material or finished goods; ensure accuracy/adherence to inventory process.
- Carry out other duties to support daily operations as needed.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Positive, open‑minded, strong leadership skills; ability to display outstanding customer service.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to establish effective working relationships with persons at all levels.
- Safety must be of high importance and priority.
- Analytical with commitment to accuracy, quality, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.
- Time management, efficiency, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree or 2 years relevant work experience preferred.
Schedule
Hours are 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, with Saturdays as needed.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time (12 hours minimum).
- Ability to work in extreme environmental temperatures.
- Ability to work overtime and occasionally on short notice.
- Casual manufacturing environment; comfortable attire appropriate for manual labor.