Warehouse Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

US Venture•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor oversees and supervises a work group to meet department goals. The position provides leadership through goal setting, performance reviews, delegation, communication, feedback, coaching, and recognition. The supervisor conducts interviews, hiring, and training as needed; supports safety and compliance programs; and helps drive process improvement, productivity, and customer service. The supervisor oversees receiving, stocking, loading, returns, and related warehouse work. Duties include checking in and stocking products, picking and loading daily and special deliveries, inspecting and counting returned merchandise, restocking inventory, handling vendor returns and warranty paperwork, and unloading customer or inventory transfers from corporate warehouses. The role operates power equipment, including forklifts, and may serve as a backup driver when assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or until work is completed, plus rotating Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Schedules may change based on business needs. Overtime or flexible hours may be required on short notice. The position starts at $80,000 per year. The work may involve exposure to prevailing weather conditions, moderate noise, and fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants. Required protective equipment includes steel- or composite-toe boots, a safety vest, harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline (SRL). U.S. AutoForce provides the equipment except for the boots.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience.
Skills and experience sufficient to supervise assistant receivers and helpers.
Knowledge of computer systems or ability to learn them.
Willingness to work overtime or flexible hours on short notice.
Good memory and scanning abilities.
Good communication and math skills.
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds with proper equipment and climb 20 feet regularly.
Ability to learn to use a forklift.
A valid driver's license and compliance with company driver policy may be required.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; THC/marijuana is not tested for.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not require U.S. Venture sponsorship to continue working legally.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead assigned personnel through goal setting, performance reviews, delegation, communication, measurable feedback, performance suggestions, and recognition.
Conduct interviews, hiring, and training as necessary.
Support safety programs and regulatory compliance, and maintain a safe work environment.
Assist with process-improvement initiatives and enforce productivity standards.
Hold regular meetings to communicate policies and procedures to personnel.
Ensure excellent customer service and communication.
Check in products completely and accurately and stock them correctly.
Pick products for daily and special deliveries and load trucks with appropriate attention to space and product safety.
Inspect and physically count returned merchandise, restock inventory, process vendor returns, and complete warranty paperwork.
Unload customer and inventory transfers from corporate warehouses.
Operate power equipment, including a forklift.
Work as a backup driver when assigned or directed.
Cultivate U.S. Venture's values by inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members.
Champion continuous improvement and quality control to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
Continue professional learning and development.
Support corporate safety efforts, government compliance, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.