Warehouse Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift

Liebherr • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor(s) coordinates, plans, monitors, and tracks all activities of the warehouse. They are expected to be knowledgeable in all warehouse operations activities and are responsible for assigning workloads, training, and evaluating the performance of all warehouse operations employees. This is a 1st shift position. The hours are: 9:00 am ET - 6:00 pm ET.

Requirements

• Associates or Technical degree with 3 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 5 or more years.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Timekeeping systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Knowledge of Metric and Standard Systems and conversions.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of basic power tools, i.e., saws, drill motors air compressors.
• Skilled in basic keyboarding.
• Skilled in reading basic tools of measurements, i.e., tape measure, calipers etc.
• Ability to read and interpret Liebherr Employee Rules and Regulations, company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, production, and customer sales orders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings.
• Ability to train employees.
• Ability to analyze data and reports to support decision making.
• Trained in the safe operation of power equipment i.e., counterbalance fork trucks, order pickers, and rack loaders.
• Willingness to respond to general inquiries or complaints with urgency via phone, email, or in person communication.
• Ability to effectively present information to all levels of audiences.
• Ability to lead assignments/tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain forklift and crane certification.
• Ability to work on call and weekends when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment as demonstrated in your own work habits.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Responsible for establishing and upholding 6S standards in the warehouse.
• Oversees proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, when applicable.
• Serves as the immediate point of contact for warehouse operations.
• Suggests and implements changes that would improve department efficiency and/or working conditions.
• Directly supervises the Warehouse Operations Leads and Warehouse Operations Associates (10-15).
• Responsible for the overall immediate supervision, coordination, and evaluation of the Warehouse Operations team.
• Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree