Materials Handler Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Leeds, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in Leeds, MA. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of functions, including determining workflow, develops/oversees development plans for storage, verifies space, consolidates materials, ensure changes are shown in blueprints/schematics.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position.
• The SPF for this position is: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Requires a current, valid Driver's License or commercial driver's license (CDL).
• SCREEN OUT: Ability to perform the duties of the Materials Handler Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
• Experience required for this position includes: supervising a group to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions; planning the workload, equipment, facilities, materials and tools to use; answers questions on overall work operations and issues; independently carry out assignments and planning daily workflow of a warehouse.
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials Technical Practices
• Work Practices

Nice To Haves

• This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials.
• Plans and reviews priorities to ensure supply, equipment, tools, and employees are assigned for each task.
• Identifies resource needs to overcome obstacles.
• Recommend changes to schedules, priorities and work sequences in planning work assignments.
• Supervising work through subordinates leads in the oversight of one or more product lines in a large warehouse.
• Assigning workflow for timely performance of assignments.
• Inspects completed work for quality and compliance with original requirements.
• Conduct performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes and changes in performance standards.
• Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve informally and notify supervisors.
• Communication between departments, employees, and customers.
• Ensures the safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances.
• Serves as the senior leader of warehouse projects.
• Manage receipt and delivery of supplies, expendable and non-expendable equipment.
• Develop plans for storage and stock arrangement.
• Verifies the space utilization.
• Provides technical direction to maintain the warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly manner.
• Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for tracking and reporting on work assignments.
• Maintain work reports, records, and appropriate documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed