Shipping, Distribution & Warehouse Supervisor 2 (Limited Duration)

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

Requirements

Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR one year of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Able to work in a warehouse environment.
Able to lift and exert for short periods of time.
Able to do considerable walking around warehouse up to 8-hours a day.
Must have working knowledge of warehouse equipment, i.e.: Conveyer systems, forklifts, electric carts, etc.
Working knowledge of WMS computer software as well as scanning equipment and printer applications required to fulfill distribution center functions.
Ability to travel between three distribution centers and maintain strong communication skills across the two centers.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact in sometimes verbally escalated situations.

Responsibilities

Manages the work activities of 43 to 61 employees (including temporary) in three different classifications (LDW-1, LDW-2, and LDEO) across the OLCC’s three warehouse facilities.
Coordinates and monitors the daily work schedule for all warehouse activities in the warehouse facilities, assigning work priorities to meet planned work schedules.
Direct up to five Lead Workers who assign daily duties and provide instructions and assessments to staff in the receiving, storing, shipping and delivery of merchandise.
Coordinate work with the other Distribution Center Shift Manager to assign work and provide guidance to Lead Workers regarding operational needs and work priorities to be performed during respective shifts in support of the Distribution Center’s goals.
Verify employees are following proper policies and procedures for using the system in the movement of product within the Distribution Center.
Evaluate new and existing security measures against potential production impairments.
Coordinate with the other Distribution Center Shift Managers to manage general mechanic’s responsible for the Distribution Center’s extensive mechanical, electrical and pneumatic machinery, conveyor system, packaging system and extensive fleet of electrical/mechanical heavy equipment.
Maintain communications with distillery representatives and common carrier personnel to ensure that merchandise (including outbound freight) is properly loaded, shipped and accounted for and takes corrective action when needed.
Analyze the WMS’ operations and parameters on a daily basis to optimize functionality and Distribution Center performance.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job.