Warehouse Supervisor I - 2nd Shift

AWG Enterprises•Goodlettsville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administering company policies to warehouse personnel, monitoring and improving productivity and quality, maintaining cost controls within the supervised area, and developing personnel. Under moderate direction from the shift manager, helps lead and control warehouse personnel and related functions. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution are performed efficiently and takes precautions to protect warehouse contents from loss and damage. Reviews warehouse documents and reports to ensure established procedures are followed. This is a second-shift position starting at 10:00 AM and continuing until finish. The role supervises warehouse employees in housing products, selecting orders, and preparing deliveries to member stores. It promotes productive, timely, quality shipments and receiving, improves workforce efficiency, and controls operating expenses. The supervisor hires, trains, develops, recognizes, and evaluates employees; supports open communication; enforces safety, sanitation, security, and operational standards; addresses employee concerns and discipline; and communicates operating issues and improvements to the Warehouse Manager. The position requires planning, communication, and computer skills, and the ability to use and learn new technology. It also requires accurate, complete, timely management records and a cooperative, considerate approach to members, associates, and division management.

Requirements

One to two years of supervisory experience and/or experience working in a grocery warehouse environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and to apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Warehouse mobile equipment certificate, license, or registration.
Strong planning, communication, and computer skills, including the ability to use and learn new technology.
Ability to perform the essential functions described, subject to reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise warehouse employees performing product storage, order selection, and preparation of deliveries to members.
Ensure productive, timely, and quality shipping and receiving of products for member stores.
Increase production and use the workforce effectively to improve efficiency and reduce warehouse operating expenses.
Direct workforce placement in response to changing shift needs.
Hire, train, develop, recognize, and evaluate shift employees.
Promote open and honest communication and a positive working environment.
Enforce and educate employees on company safety, sanitation, security, and operating standards.
Work with the team to reduce safety risks and ensure safety policies and practices are followed.
Conduct audits, train employees, perform inspections and observations, recognize safe practices, manage work-related injuries, and investigate incidents.
Administer disciplinary action according to divisional policies and procedures.
Oversee resolution of employee complaints and grievances.
Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate daily goals, member needs, safety issues, and problem areas.
Communicate warehouse operating problems and improvement opportunities to the Warehouse Manager.
Ensure state, federal, and AWG safety, sanitation, and governmental policies, laws, and regulations are followed.
Retain and review warehouse documents and reports to confirm established methods and procedures are followed.
Keep management informed about planning, analysis, work performed, and results; complete and submit required records accurately and on time.
Work cooperatively with members, associates, and division management to meet overall job responsibilities.