What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Expeditors?
Company Description
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
Oversee warehouse personnel and procedures as well as daily operations within the facility. To be a good communicator with peers on a daily basis as well as communicate upstream. To oversee and manage all inbound and outbound activity and maintain inventory accuracy with energy, leadership, vision, support and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Workload distribution
- Provide leadership to subordinates
- Ensure quality through use and adherence to policies and procedures
- Scheduling of warehouse personnel as well as scheduling vacation requests
- Ensuring compliance of governing authorities
- Look for creative means to provide a successful operation
- Good interpersonal skills, good computer skills
- Ensure outbound freight is all loaded in a timely, efficient and orderly manner
- Ensure all freight is on handed and put away per required facility means utilizing all system technology
- Holding regular warehouse updates and safety meetings
- Providing an extremely clean and safe warehouse on a daily basis
- Ensure all warehouse equipment is in proper operating condition
- Oversee warehouse supply needs
- Any job as assigned by management
Qualifications
A. Education - High school degree
B. Experience - 3 Years warehouse agent
C. Knowledge/ Skills: Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use proper lifting techniques. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements. Must be able to shift priorities easily. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
D. Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits.
if applicable in state, region or geography. Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
Fork-lift certification may be required within 6 months of employment.
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
