Supervisor, Warehouse

Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor plans, administers, and supervises the warehouse workforce to complete daily warehouse activities and to meet daily productivity standards. Ensures that a safe and healthy work environment is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervises warehouse employees to ensure daily shipping and receiving activities are completed
• Audits outbound freight to ensure correct merchandise is being shipped
• Controls the equipment inspection process to ensure the equipment is safe and in working condition
• Inspects the warehouse fire equipment to ensure all regulations are met
• Plans and executes projects as directed by the Regional Distribution Center Manager
• Trains warehouse workers in regard to warehousing activities
• Maintains accurate time keeping for warehousemen, and pre-authorizes overtime.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises all dock and staging area activities
• Works closely with inventory control to ensures inventory accuracy by monitoring product movements, confirming location usage and auditing inventory movement
• Frequently audits warehouse activity to make sure all internal safety requirements are being met as well as OSHA guidelines are being followed by employees and anyone working on site

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills
• Leadership skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to interact with other employees in a professional manner
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Proficient computer skills and with Microsoft Office
• Experienced forklift operator – multiple types of machines and multiple types of attachments is a plus

Education and Experience

• Two to Three years of experience in warehouse operations and inventory control environment
• Solid understanding of shipping and receiving processes are required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with RF devices and a solid understanding of a WMS is preferred
• Two to Three years experience supervising a diverse team in a fast paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing 2-4 hours a day
• Lift 20-49 lbs
• Computer use 6-8 hours a day