Warehouse Supervisor - Day Shift

Purpose

The Warehouse Supervisor will direct and manage the workflow in their assigned department through a staff of Leads, Coordinators, Hourly and Temporary Associates.

Scope

The Warehouse Supervisor establishes daily production goals for their assigned department and monitors all quality standards to improve performance and maintain service to our customers.

Essential Functions

• Must comply with all EH&S regulations for the protection of the environment and maintain safe working conditions.
• Policies, procedures, and work instructions must be adhered to for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the design and development of distribution processes to include quality, safety, cost reduction and operations to support process improvement.

Duties

• Participates in root cause analysis to identify problems and recommend changes.
• Monitors production standards and develops programs to improve productivity.
• Assists in training employees on distribution processes and equipment.
• Assists the Operations Manager in problem resolution relating to production, standard operating procedures, safety, and quality.
• Evaluates hourly associates and provides feedback regarding job performance and expectations in a timely manner.
• May serve on cross-functional teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment, utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts as required.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both internal and external.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Must have working knowledge of SAP/WMS and understand workflow processes and procedures.
• Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines, coupled with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Prior multi-shift distribution center experience
• Technical skills in logistics processes and methods to include flow, cost efficiencies, engineered standards, equipment, safety, and quality.