Supervisor I, Warehouse

Novolex • Elizabeth, NJ

9d

About The Position

Responsible for daily shipping and receiving activities and proper maintenance of finished good. 2nd shift - 2:45pm-11:15pm.

Requirements

• High school, some college or 5 years’ experience.
• Good verbal communication and follow up skills.
• Must be able to make decisions when deemed necessary.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is needed, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Must have basic Excel and Word skills to use computer.
• 5+ years Supervisors experience
• Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs. to 70 lbs.
• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs. to 70 lbs.
• Pulling; 4 hours
• Pushing; 4 hours
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Walking; 12 hours, excluding breaks
• Standing; 12 hours, excluding breaks
• Crawling
• Kneeling; 4 hours
• Bending; 4 hours
• Climbing; 4 hours
• Visual ability
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish color
• Hearing ability

Responsibilities

• Champions safety in the warehouse department
• Supervise lift truck drivers and follow up on safety and productivity.
• Schedule warehouse employees to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Assign placement of incoming trucks.
• Oversee shipment of orders to customers and other plants, making sure that orders are sent out on schedule.
• Assign shipments to be loaded.
• Maintain inventory control of finished goods for each building.
• Maintain warehouse area for finished goods.
• Keep shipping and warehouse area cleaned and organized.
• Write up all inbound stock and transfers to other locations.
• Maintain shipping/warehouse records on computer.
• Follow-up to ensure forklifts and clamps are repaired when needed.
• Motivate, counsel, innovate and give directions.
• Have regular department meetings to update department information, advise of changes in department, and review safety and the outlooks to advance the department for the better.
• Oversee training and evaluate new employees coming into the department.
• Cover Split Shifts when other Warehouse Supervisor is on vacation or out.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important.
• Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement.
• From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning.
• Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees