Warehouse Supervisor

Position Summary

This role is responsible to supervise the day-to-day warehouse department activities within assigned area(s) such as shipping, receiving, selection, loading, storage, etc. Assigns work to distribution associates and ensures productivity, accuracy, excellent customer service, safe work environment and efficient operations; and trains associates as necessary.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Supervise the day-to-day warehouse department activities within assigned area(s) such as shipping, receiving, selection, loading, storage, etc.
• Work with cross-functional departments as it relates to the distribution center operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues.
• Schedule and assign work to warehouse associates to complete workload in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining productivity, accuracy, excellent customer service and safe work environment; plan and schedule activities to control costs on labor and supplies.
• Maintain warehouse related reporting on related KPI's.
• Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.
• Coordinate and lead pre-shift meetings and ensure timely communication with associates on various topics (i.e., distribution procedures, safety, human resources programs, etc.).
• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED).
• Three years Warehouse distribution experience preferred.
• One year Supervisory or lead experience required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and have good follow through to meet deadlines.
• Must have good leadership and training skills; ability to work with all levels of management and line associates.
• Able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).

Physical Requirements

• Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls.
• Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
• While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.