WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR I

General Summary

Supervises the timely receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise. May supervise employees who operate rolling stock equipment and/or automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews WMS reports; notifies WMS personnel regarding shutdowns or other WMS failures.
• Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Reviews reports to determine daily department staffing levels; reviews staffing plan with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Develops continuity in utilization of Labor Transfer pay program.
• Conducts weekly and monthly staffing review with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Partners with Training Department to monitor new employee development tracking.
• Plans daily production goals.
• Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan process to identify improvement areas.
• Reviews quality measurements and reports status to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Maintains employee records on a daily basis.
• Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate employee injuries.
• Conducts annual employee reviews and merit increase evaluations.
• Interviews and selects candidates for employment in partnership with Human Resources department.
• Performs counseling sessions and is empowered to dismiss employees in applicable situations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory accounting.
• Knowledge of specific inbound or outbound functions within the distribution center.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills necessary to assist employees in conflict resolution and one‑to‑one communication.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including interviewing skills.
• Computer skills: warehouse management systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS.
• Automated distribution center experience preferred.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise. Exposure to changing climatic conditions, dust, lighting, and noise. Some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling may be required to assist employees when necessary.

Benefits

Dollar General offers a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental, and financial well‑being of employees and their families. Available programs include health insurance coverage options, supplemental programs, a 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. This position may be eligible for short‑term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. The company helps shoppers save time and money every day by offering frequently used and replenished products—such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items—at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.