Warehouse Supervisor (MFG)

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees and coordinates daily warehousing activities, implements production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards, and ensures the appropriate level of production within established time limits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates engaged in various warehouse functions; assign and prioritize daily tasks; determine priorities and work assignments; ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments, products, and materials.
• Maintain staffing level to accomplish warehouse operations in an effective and efficient manner; prepare work schedules to meet customer requirements and expectations and company schedules and specifications; use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements; make sure team members and co-workers have the information needed to perform their job duties; approve leave and overtime as appropriate.
• Lead regular and periodic department meetings; ensure labor and other expenses are in line with budget.
• Inspect operations to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, specifications, and customer requirements and expectations.
• Measure, track, and report on quality and productivity of assigned department(s).
• Direct storage of products, inventory activities, shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading, cycle counts, incoming and outgoing receipts and documentation, and other warehousing related activities.
• Manage the state of the powered industrial truck fleet; responsible for organizing preventative maintenance and requisitioning new or replacement equipment.
• Monitor the flow of paperwork for timely data entry.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Ensure team members have access to provide regular feedback and understand how their job duties support the company’s mission and have the right tools/resources to do their jobs well.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Continually evaluate processes, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure the team is adhering to them.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead team in continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.

Requirements

• An individual qualified for this job must be able to: Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
• Use good judgement when making decisions.
• Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work and safety procedures.
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and other motorized equipment.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency.
• Understand and use warehouse management systems.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal/external customers.
• Present information clearly and accurately.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• An individual qualified for this job must have: An associate degree in a related field, six months related experience, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license through Highline Warren Distribution.
• Proven warehouse supervisory experience.
• Warehouse and logistics experience preferred.
• Management/leadership experience or education preferred.

Skills

• Ability to lead and inspire team members.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with warehouse work and safety procedures.
• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other motorized equipment.
• Computer proficiency, especially in warehouse management systems.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage and supervise team members.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Understanding and application of lean manufacturing tools and methodology.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.