Supervisor- Warehouse Shift USA

LED FastStart•New Iberia, LA

About The Position

The Warehouse Shift Supervisor oversees shift warehouse operations and leads material handlers in shipping and receiving to ensure smooth operations in accordance with standards and procedures. The role assists with allocating resources, training associates, conducting audits for quality and safety, supporting continuous improvement, managing attendance and performance, and maintaining inventory accuracy. It has direct reports and includes 5%–10% travel. The estimated salary range is not provided.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of warehouse operational experience.
Experience handling MHE; licensing or certification is required where dictated by regulatory requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control concepts, including FIFO, Kanban, and cycle counting practices.
Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to coach and lead a team of material handlers.
Ability to communicate in English.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
Team-oriented.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
Must comply with safety standards and procedures.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. Associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator, which requires little or no facial hair.
Must meet the physical requirements described for the role, including walking, standing or sitting for up to an entire shift; occasional stair climbing and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 27 pounds; and frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
Must have 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction.
Must be able to complete a background check and any other required tests.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse Operational Certification or Lean Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise shift warehouse operations and Material Handlers performing shipping and receiving activities.
Assist Leads with resource allocation and work assignments, and provide coverage during headcount shortages.
Ensure correct workflow and inventory accuracy in the area.
Perform minor troubleshooting and resolution.
Complete daily receiving and shipping documentation, including computer data input.
Issue materials according to requestor requirements and in the proper unit of measure.
Assist with training new shift associates.
Assist with ongoing process and product quality and safety audits.
Handle materials and stock supplies to support maximum shift productivity.
Maintain inventory accuracy, striving for 98% accuracy.
Maintain equipment preventive maintenance schedules and records.
Manage attendance and team performance and issue appropriate disciplinary action.
Ensure shift operations comply with work rules and procedures.
Foster empowered teamwork and ongoing improvements in performance and quality.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S practices in accordance with safety procedures, and promote a culture of safety.
Support or participate in Warehouse Continuous Improvement projects.
Maintain and supervise warehouse cost control.
Ensure on-time preventive maintenance of warehouse MHE, tools, and equipment, and verify or sign off maintenance checklists or delivery orders.
Coordinate shunting or interplant truck operations.
Ensure adherence to First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9K, ISO14K, and 45K.
Support on-time delivery of materials to the production floor and on-time receipt of incoming materials while minimizing safety incidents and maintaining inventory accuracy.