Warehouse Equipment Supervisor - Night Shift - Monday-Friday

Readerlink Distribution Services•Salem, VA

4d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Equipment Supervisor plans, organizes, and monitors employees to achieve production goals at the level established by the Operations Manager. The role oversees efficient shipping, receiving, storage, distribution, and production, and coordinates daily workflow with warehouse personnel and other management. Supervisors may be expected to work in all areas of the operation. The supervisor supports employee performance and development through hiring decisions, performance reviews, discipline, training, career counseling, and team meetings. The role addresses employee issues, maintains inventory accuracy, investigates accidents and near misses, and balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations. It also promotes clear communication across the organization and ensures work areas are maintained and unsafe conditions corrected. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Work takes place in a warehouse, with exposure to vibrations, dust, and moving machinery. The role requires frequent standing and walking, lifting and handling loads, and other physical activities. Compensation is $60,000–$65,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to work flexible schedules as required, which may include off shifts and weekends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
Ability to write routine reports.
Proficiency in mathematics, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers; multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s; and applying these operations to American money, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day and walk up to 8 hours.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including reaching, climbing, pushing and pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Must be able to wear gloves occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in oral and written English and Spanish.
At least 1 year of experience using a warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

Lead employees and achieve results through others.
Plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Conduct employee performance reviews and discipline.
Develop a positive work environment.
Ensure shipping, receiving, storage, distribution, and production are performed efficiently.
Make employee decisions, including interviewing, selecting, and retaining employees.
Conduct employee training, career counseling, and development.
Review production requirements and assign employees to appropriate work areas.
Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
Resolve employee issues through problem solving.
Measure and maintain inventory accuracy.
Manage multiple problems.
Coordinate daily workflow with other management personnel and warehouse personnel.
Perform accident and near-miss investigations.
Conduct employee team meetings.
Promote accurate, timely communication throughout the organization so priority issues are addressed.
Set a positive example for coworkers.
Maintain work areas appropriately and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.