Warehouse Operations Supervisor

GEODIS•Torrance, CA

1d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor coordinates daily activities within a distribution center and supervises staff performing order fulfillment and management, inventory management, stocking, material handling, and equipment-related work. The role plans and adjusts work schedules, manages labor hours and payroll, trains and develops employees, and ensures the team works toward performance goals and follows company, customer, safety, and ISO9002 procedures. The supervisor reviews records and stock levels, schedules inventories, investigates inventory discrepancies, recommends process improvements, standardizes procedures, and prepares reports for leadership. The position also supports warehouse property maintenance and submits customer billing. For food accounts, the incumbent must report food safety problems to senior management. Other duties may be assigned. The listed duties are considered essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related warehouse and/or distribution-center experience.
Experience with warehouse equipment.
Experience with warehouse management systems.
Experience with labor management systems.
PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities within the distribution center.
Supervise staff performing order fulfillment, order management, inventory management, stocking, material handling, equipment usage, and related work.
Prepare work schedules and respond to unexpected labor needs.
Manage labor hours and payroll using an electronic timekeeping system.
Interview and train prospective and new team members.
Develop business support staff, appraise performance, reward employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.
Ensure the team understands and works toward performance goals.
Recommend process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center.
Review records for accuracy and compliance with procedures, and determine whether stock levels are adequate.
Ensure compliance with company and customer policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
Schedule work for special and periodic inventories.
Trace item histories to investigate discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records, and recommend corrective actions.
Assign duties and review work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and ISO9002 procedures.
Study and standardize procedures to improve team efficiency.
Prepare reports for leadership.
Assist in maintaining the physical properties of the warehouse.
Submit weekly, monthly, and other special-services billing to customer-services representatives.
Supervise distribution-center employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
For food accounts, report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action.
Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Fair pay; some jobs may include bonus opportunities.
Access to earnings on demand, with payday available early.
Telemedicine access at no cost from day one.
Optional healthcare, dental, and vision coverage at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
Safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Career growth and promotion opportunities; GEODIS promotes about 10% of its warehouse workers each year.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates experiencing unexpected catastrophes.
Opportunities to volunteer in the community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Inclusive culture and opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups and cultural activities.