Supervisor, Warehouse
About The Position
The Warehouse Supervisor leads the warehouse department across operational disciplines, with responsibility for operational excellence, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The role coordinates warehouse activities and facility maintenance under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Branch and Regional Management, and trains warehouse personnel to support a coordinated shipping and receiving plan. The supervisor manages warehouse personnel and daily operations, including staffing, shipping, receiving, sanitation, maintenance, and inventory control. The role also oversees equipment upkeep, safety programs, budget and operational objectives, employee performance and development, and efforts to improve warehouse operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Must have forklift experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of a warehouse environment.
- Advanced competency in all aspects of business administration.
- People management and leadership experience, including recruitment, selection, training and development, coaching, and performance management.
- Strategic planning skills.
- Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing, planning, assigning, and controlling work.
- Ability to work well in a diverse environment and culture.
- Ability to develop networks and relationships.
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Proficiency in basic MS Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 2–3 years of experience in transportation and logistics management with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
- Preferred minimum of 3 years of relevant customer service and logistics experience; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Material handling certification.
- Dangerous goods qualification.
- Forklift operation and certification.
- Some experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
- English language skills preferred, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure appropriate staffing for productive, cost-efficient product selection and receiving.
- Direct day-to-day warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, sanitation, maintenance, and inventory control.
- Adhere to budget requirements and work toward objectives and branch goals.
- Maintain warehouse equipment through preventive maintenance programs and necessary repairs.
- Ensure warehouse personnel have safe and efficient equipment for distribution functions.
- Manage warehouse safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace and comply with OSHA and applicable local and state regulations.
- Recommend equipment requirements and replacements to maintain or improve productivity and efficiency.
- Recruit, hire, train, manage performance, and discipline direct reports.
- Meet reporting and compliance deadlines.
- Research, identify, and present ideas to improve warehouse operations.
- Attend and participate in scheduled and impromptu meetings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
- Manage and lead warehouse personnel, including succession planning; coach and support employees to promote motivation and productivity.
- Train new employees on warehouse systems and procedures.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
