Warehouse Superintendent

Our client has an opening for a Warehouse Operations Superintendent. The Warehouse Operations Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team to achieve departmental goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and management, with a proven ability to communicate effectively and foster a positive work environment.

• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment through compliance with safety programs.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere and create a culture of motivated and productive employees.
• Lead, coach, and supervise warehouse personnel to attain department KPI's.
• Manage daily warehouse operations to service the needs of retail stores within the department budget.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and to hold them accountable.
• Keep informed of Federal, State, Municipal regulations, and company/CBA work rules regarding operations.
• Work closely with Warehouse Supervisors, hourly associates, dispatch, drivers, Division DC's, and retail personnel.
• Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Hire and develop warehouse staff and team members towards attainment of their potential.
• Assist with capital projects & quarterly budgeting.
• Coordinate transportation operations within DC.
• Foster supportive and communicative relationships with Retail Partners and the Distribution Center.
• Responsible for profit and loss of warehouse & transportation department.
• Stay current with all DOT & OSHA regulations regarding warehouse & transportation operations.
• Ensure all employees and equipment are in regulatory compliance.

• Previous union experience preferred.
• 4-year college degree in logistics or business preferred.
• 4 years supervision experience in a warehouse/transportation environment.
• Knowledge of transportation-related software, including routing optimization software (Manugistics JDA); truck on-board computer software (XATA); dispatch software (Prospero).
• Knowledge and experience operating within the guidelines of DOT, OSHA, Health Department, and other regulatory agencies.
• Proven track record of cost reductions and increased productivity.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (EXE, COM, and Engineered Labor Standards).
• Ability to work with warehouse supervisors to improve supervisory & teamwork skills.
• Well-developed analytical and computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to empower, supervise, and direct a diverse workforce.
• Ability to hire, develop, evaluate, train, and coach staff and associates.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Experience in holding employees accountable for working safely and providing a safe work environment.
• Proven ability to do financial analysis, review, and analyze existing cost data.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Excellent customer service focus and results-oriented.
• Must be comfortable giving and receiving open feedback.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays required.