Warehouse Supervisor

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Logistics, supervises directly or through warehouse leads, the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of the product in a professional manner consistent with the company operations, cost objectives and customer requirements.  This individual may supervise one or more major sections of the warehouse.  Works in concert with other management team members to provide direction, guidance, and coaching to staff members within a positive work environment.   Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent must apply the Logistics Team approach for operational efficiency to improve business processes, and increased proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Assists management team in acting as liaison between Logistics Team, customers, and carriers to ensure the highest level of quality service is provided.
• Identify and implement processes to ensure the facility meets or exceeds budget requirements. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives that impact both the facility and the company.
• Ensure the facility is in constant compliance with all Federal and State OSHA and Company Safety requirements and maintain an injury & accident-free work environment.
• Create and sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.
• Must ensure compliance of subordinates with written policies as set forth in dress code policy, attendance program and employee handbook.
• Ensures that timely performance feedback is given to employees on an ongoing basis with formal performance reviews conducted after 90 days of employment and then after, annually.
• Promotes employee development through in-house training, goal setting and achievement feedback. Recognition of accomplishments should be prompt and ongoing.
• Provides management with recommendations for promotions, wage increases and terminations.
• Takes timely corrective disciplinary measures via progressive and well documented discipline program.
• Promotes and maintains an ongoing safety awareness program. Schedules and conducts safety meetings and ensures that all preventative safety measures required are in place and that the facility remains in compliance with all cities, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes ongoing training for subordinates to ensure they are following Company requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed PC courses are highly desirable.
• Familiar with warehouse management and operations including use of equipment and maintenance of same.
• Know inventory control management and be familiar with distribution service operations.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to develop schedules.

Job Competency / Qualifications:

• Education/ Training:  High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some college preferred.

Technical Requirements:  

• Experience:   2-3 years’ experience in warehouse work.
• At least one (1) year in lead position of some type.