Supervisor In Training
About The Position
The Supervisor In Training learns and performs warehouse functions, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. The role develops knowledge of company policies, procedures, and operational standards, supports daily operational goals and quality standards, and monitors workflow for opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity. The position provides leadership development through observing and participating in employee coaching, training, and development; assisting supervisors with task assignments and team performance monitoring; and learning workforce planning and labor management practices. The employee also develops communication and conflict-resolution skills and participates in leadership development activities and assigned projects. The role promotes workplace safety, follows company safety policies, supports accident-prevention initiatives, and helps maintain operational compliance and housekeeping standards. It also supports the team and company culture by modeling professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, building cross-department relationships, and contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or related operational experience.
- Demonstrated reliability, strong attendance record, and solid work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications.
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Responsibilities
- Learn and perform receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory-control functions.
- Develop a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Support daily operational goals while maintaining quality standards.
- Observe and participate in employee coaching, training, and development.
- Assist supervisors with task assignments and monitoring team performance.
- Develop effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Learn workforce planning and labor management practices.
- Participate in leadership development activities and assigned projects.
- Promote a safe work environment and comply with company safety policies.
- Participate in accident-prevention and safety-awareness initiatives.
- Assist with maintaining operational compliance and housekeeping standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and teamwork as a positive role model.
- Build productive working relationships with employees across departments.
- Support company culture and employee engagement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
