What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Warehouse position at LCI Brand?
Supervisor, Distribution
ABOUT LCI
The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:
- EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
- BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
- SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
- SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
To supervise all warehouse personnel in assigned shift in receipts, stocking, inventories, order fulfillment and shipments of all LCI Distribution orders.Ensure employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their jobs.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Durham, NC
Monday-Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Some overnight travel required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise all day to day operations and activities of Material Handlers
- Organize and prioritize work in order to maximize efficiencies
- Ensure inventory integrity for receipts, shipments and moves
- Draft and administer annual evaluations
- Participate in the hiring process
- Oversee cycle count program
- Motivate, lead and counsel Material Handlers
- Understand and manage product flow.
- Effectively perform re-warehousing and slotting tasks
- Able to research and resolve discrepancies
- Lead the DC’s annual inventory
- Promote cross-training and skill development for Material Handlers
- Provide leadership and guidance to Material Handlers
- Establish, promote and ensure safety guidelines are followed
- Provide problem resolution with vendors, customers and other departments
- Organize the upkeep and scheduled PMs of material handling equipment
- Maintain good housing keeping inside and outside of the facility
- Recommend and administer disciplinary actions (PAFs)
- Track, record, and approve attendance records
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School graduate with a minimum five years warehouse experience.
- Forklift certified. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and Management. Advanced computer skills.
- Proven leadership experience, superior interpersonal skills, ability to develop and motivate team, problem solving abilities, ability to provide and support a vision and direction.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Bi-manual dexterity required. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Why LCI?
- Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
- Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
- Competitive salary and compensation
- Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Ten paid holidays annually
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site Health and Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
