Warehouse Operations Supervisor

GEODIS Career•Mt Juliet, TN

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor coordinates daily distribution center activities and supervises staff performing order fulfillment, order and inventory management, stocking, material handling, and equipment-related work. The role manages scheduling, labor hours, timekeeping, training, performance, and compliance with company and customer procedures. It also supports inventory accuracy, process improvement, reporting, warehouse upkeep, and customer billing. For food accounts, the incumbent reports food safety problems to senior management. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 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, including 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities within the distribution center.
Supervise staff and direct work related to order fulfillment, order management, inventory management, stocking, material handling, equipment usage, and related needs.
Prepare work schedules and respond to unexpected labor needs.
Manage labor hours and payroll through an electronic timekeeping system.
Interview and train prospective and new team members.
Support business support staff development by appraising performance, rewarding employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Ensure the team understands and works toward performance goals.
Recommend process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center.
Review records for accuracy, compliance with procedures, and adequacy of stock levels.
Ensure compliance with company and customer policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
Schedule work for special and periodic inventories.
Trace item histories to investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to 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 include bonus opportunities.
Access to earnings on demand, with payday available early.
No-cost telemedicine from day one.
Healthcare, dental, and vision options at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays and time off.
Short-term disability.
New parent leave.
A safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Career advancement support; the posting states that GEODIS promotes about 10% of warehouse workers each year.
One-time grants through the GEODIS Compassion Fund for teammates affected by unexpected catastrophes.
Volunteer opportunities and opportunities to donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
Employee Resource Groups and other opportunities to participate in an inclusive culture.