Warehouse Supervisor

Description

**COMPANY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!

**MINIMUM STARTING WAGE $17.00 /HR., DEPENDENT UPON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE!

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:          

The Warehouse Supervisor strategically oversees Warehouse Associates and all the functions of a working warehouse, including the movement of incoming donations to their respective production areas and the management of inventory for use by the home store as well as other CommunityAid stores.  Our culture assumes we can count on one another, engage with respect and professionalism, and continue our exceptional tradition of serving the public and our partners through teamwork and cooperation.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in cooperative daily planning huddle with Production Supervisor(s), Retail Supervisor(s) and Store Management in order to determine daily store needs and adjust Warehouse Associates as necessary to meet them.  Ongoing and open communication with entire store leadership team.
• Operational oversight of the warehouse area, including inventory processing, anticipating and executing for seasonal transitions, and preparation for special sales.
• Maintain a working inventory and manage how product is labelled, stored, and moved through the system.
• Interface with all store departments with an emphasis on coordination and collaboration to meet the needs of the sales floor.  Adjust the warehouse process as necessary to provide product in response to Retail Supervisor and Production Supervisor requests.
• Work with store management to ensure adequate staffing, including the onboarding of new warehouse employees.
• Employee training and development, including system-wide communication, cultural alignment, team building and guidance, and employee recognition.  Communicate performance expectations and best practices, provide coaching, utilize existing performance management tools to fully engage employees.
• Assist store management in ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws that apply to the company, as well as ensuring that CommunityAid policies and procedures are clearly communicated and upheld. 
• Facilities and Logistics – Ensure stores are a safe environment for both employees and customers.  Monitor for safety and quickly address and correct unsafe work conditions as necessary.  Keep baler and dock areas functioning safely with special attention given to the use of heavy equipment (baler, forklift, etc.) in a warehouse setting.
• Analysis and planning– Routinely gather, analyze, and report warehouse performance data, product and marketing intelligence, and other sources of feedback with the clear intention of using this information to adjust with agility to retail and production needs in order to increase sales.
• Employee Engagement and Morale – Use a blend of communication skills and models, share compelling stories, hold meetings and huddles, utilize employee recognition, and communicate with store management to ensure associates fully understand and appreciate the work of Community Aid and their role as contributors.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Understands and adopts Servant Leadership and CommunityAid’s 12 Core Behaviors
• Expansive knowledge of warehouse operations and best practices
• Effective leadership skills, including leading teams
• A positive attitude
• Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal relationship skills 
• Strong communication abilities with an emphasis on clarity and listening
• Promoting and interpreting company culture
• Performance Management of Warehouse Associates by contributing to annual performance reviews
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Sound judgment
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize and focus with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Planning and budgeting capabilities
• Inventory process and control
• Developing individuals to achieve their potential
• Coaching, including performance assessment
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to pass post-offer, pre-employment physical lift test and drug test
• Minimum of 1-year experience working in a warehouse position
• Ability to obtain Forklift certification
• Valid PA Driver’s License preferred
• Minimum age 21 years of age preferred
• Scheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availability
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Adherence to consistent attendance and weekly hours expectations defined by employee’s DoL status (full-time/part-time/seasonal)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Qualifications

Salary : $17