Warehouse Outbound Supervisor

S.P. Richards Company•Kentwood, MI

78d

About The Position

Directs and coordinates the warehouse activities of the distribution center by performing the following duties. Standard Work Hours: 5:00pm- 3:00am Education and/or Experience: Previous supervisory experience required; 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers’ license for use of CDL Trucks (CDL A)
Must meet SPR’s Driving Standards as provided at time of interview and maintain those standards throughout employment.
Must be able to meet and fulfill all regulations and requirements for truck drivers as prescribed by the DOT.
Must be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing product numbers and line codes to insure proper placement and delivery of products for shipment, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly. Includes traffic, and road signage.
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 speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of basic office (spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail) as well as inventory and warehouse management software.
Knowledge of AS400 and PKMS is essential.
Previous supervisory experience required; 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and directs the transportation network within an assigned area of responsibility.
Schedules drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.
Supervises employees who make deliveries to and from specified locations. Ensures drivers comply with their essential duties and responsibilities.
Develops and maintains transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency. Selects appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
Assist in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities.
Maintains a primary focus on teamwork, building strong working relationships and supporting an atmosphere of cooperation with coworkers at the Distribution Center, Division and corporate levels.
Must be able to safely drive product to customers on established routes, utilizing route numbers to identify correct customer (and able to operate a manual transmission vehicle.)
Assigns and trains dock warehouse workers to accurately route packages from the conveyor belt to the proper route by pallet utilizing hand scanners.
Insures that dock employees are stacking product on pallets correctly so as to prevent any product damage.
Insures that all pallets are placard properly with the appropriate Dealer’s name to prevent any miss deliveries by the courier.
Processes all nightly paperwork required such as delivery manifest, exception reporting, truck departure log, etc.
Insures that all UPS has been processed by the designated cut-off time and makes the truck.
Tracks the productivity and accuracy of the dock employees on the Productivity & Accuracy report.
Administers company safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all employees.
Communicates with outbound freight companies.
Establishes operational procedures for outbound shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and the accurate keeping of warehouse inventory.
Communicates information to Warehouse Manager, Operation Manager, General Manager and or Headquarters in a timely manner to expedite merchandise receipt, shipping, and special handlings.
Directs reclamation of damaged merchandise.
Manages the productivity and accuracy of personnel and administers employee disciplinary warnings in conjunction with branch management.
Understands and operates PKMS warehouse management system.
Monitor the daily checklist to ensure all processes are completed before the end of shift
Print and interpret reports to measure employee productivity
Manages all personnel assigned to them associated with shifts. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these personnel.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Also responsible for asset control and the physical security of the facility.