Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor

Whisker•Juneau, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of these departments, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods, supporting inventory accuracy, arranging inbound and outbound logistics, fulfilling customer orders, optimizing product flow, and managing teams. The Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor will work closely with the Supply Chain, Planning, and Assembly teams to meet all daily requirements and with senior leadership to make Whisker the employer of choice in our region.

Requirements

BA or equivalent years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and/or logistics environment that included pick-and-pack and fulfillment enterprises
3+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume warehouse and distribution environment, preferably within a direct-to-customer business model
Experience shipping and/or receiving domestic and international orders
Experience operating manufacturing equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet riders, and manual and/or electric pallet jacks
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Basic knowledge of worker’s compensation and insurance (property & casualty, equipment, etc.)
Understanding of behavior-based safety principles
Comfortable with office pets (dogs, cats)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SAP (ERP system)
Experience working with FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS, and/or third-party logistics partners

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day Shipping/warehouse activities, pick & pack, material handlers, inventory, and organization of the warehouse
Develops, tracks, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs)
Participates in and conducts forklift training and ensures safe utilization of equipment
Directly and through hourly leaders (Facilitators), manage the activities of team members working on multiple shifts to achieve daily departmental goals
Coordinates with third-party warehouses and vendors
Partners with the Planner/Expeditors to execute shipping and litter-related administrative responsibilities
Establishes operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current
Conducts cycle counts and tracks inventory regularly
Problem-solve errors to establish root causes and countermeasures
Sets warehouse best practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
Confers with department heads to ensure the coordination of warehouse activities (i.e., production, sales, records control, and purchasing; deals with vendors)
Participates in the hiring process and helps train warehouse personnel and issues work assignments; plans for future hiring
Compiles, analyzes, and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining, and distributing inventories
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, processes, and regulations
May be required to flex hours to support all areas of the business
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Directly and through hourly leaders (Facilitators), manage the activities of departments and team members working on multiple shifts.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Whisker policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and hiring associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing issues through coaching and discipline, and upholding safety and quality guidelines.