Supervisor, Warehouse

DSV•Carteret, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor leads the warehouse department’s operational disciplines to support operational excellence, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Branch and Regional Management, the supervisor coordinates warehouse activities and facility maintenance and trains personnel to support a coordinated shipping and receiving plan. The role oversees day-to-day warehouse operations, staffing, equipment, safety, budgets, employee management, and process improvement. The position is based in Carteret, New Jersey, and is full time.

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.
Preferred: 2–3 years of experience in transportation and logistics management with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
Preferred: minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in customer service and logistics; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Material Handling Certification.
Dangerous Goods Qualification.
Forklift Operation and Certification.
Some experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
English language skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication, are preferred.
2–3 years of transportation and logistics management experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
Minimum 3 years of relevant customer service and logistics experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

Schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure appropriate staffing for productive and cost-efficient product selection and receiving.
Direct daily 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 personnel have safe and efficient equipment.
Manage warehouse safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
Recommend equipment requirements and replacements to maintain or improve productivity and efficiency.
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and support warehouse personnel; manage performance and discipline, and support succession planning.
Train new employees on warehouse systems and procedures.
Complete timely reporting and meet deadlines.
Research, identify, and present ideas to improve warehouse operations.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled and impromptu meetings.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.