Warehouse Department Supervisor - 1st Shift ODC

FHI • North Haven, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Department Supervisor performs supervisory and other management responsibilities. The Warehouse Department Supervisor distributes assignments as needed and works with the Department Manager to achieve production goals. At the direction of the Department Manager, the Warehouse Department Supervisor manages the completion of administrative paperwork for reporting daily activity and has some responsibility for ensuring compliance with all FHI policies and procedures. This position is designated as safety-sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. FHI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is a requirement for this role.
• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential.
• Requires a combination of leadership, organization, problem-solving, and technical skills to ensure the smooth functioning of the warehouse department.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with team members, other departments, and external stakeholders like suppliers and customers.
• Willingness to work the required schedule.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates associates to safely and efficiently perform operations.
• Utilizes daily huddles with associates to ensure operating procedures and assignments are communicated properly.
• Coordinates work assignments and ensures assignments are completed timely.
• Assign work assignments to Inbound Warehouse Associates.
• Effectively communicates with associates, host management, transportation partners, and FHI management to ensure performance standards and safety goals are accomplished.
• Report and review company policy violations to management.
• Coaches associates when needed.
• Provides recommendations for hiring, promotions, and terminations of associates.
• Makes recommendations and implements changes for performance improvement.
• Immediately informs management of potential safety threats; works with management to remedy threatening situations.
• Ensures daily safety inspections are completed and any deficiencies are reported for corrective action.
• Guarantee safeguard measures are being adhered to maintain cleanliness and a debris-free work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Pay Starting at $44,000.00
• Equipment training
• Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off!
• Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
• FHI offers weekly pay and on-the-job training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed