Warehouse Supervisor

Floor & Decor • Warrensville Heights, OH

4d

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor directs and oversees warehouse operations at a retail store. The role supervises warehouse specialists, order pickers, and forklift operators, and supports the Receiving Supervisor in managing the daily freight schedule according to customer and inventory needs. The supervisor oversees warehouse staffing and daily activities, including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and inventory control. The role also supports safe, efficient operations through equipment maintenance, safety programs, associate training, and compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable OSHA, local, and state regulations.

The position handles employee inquiries and disciplinary processes, coordinates with other departments, completes management activity reports, monitors paperwork for timely data entry, and resolves shipping and receiving discrepancies. It also oversees storage, product staging and inspection, inventory rotation, and execution of the Storage Buy Audit COP. Other related duties may be assigned by management.

The work frequently takes place in a warehouse with moving vehicles and moderate to noisy conditions. Physical activities include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling objects, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The job description notes that duties may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities and that job duties may change with business needs.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of previous supervisory experience; preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, team-building, delegating, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with other company departments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Competence in basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Windows-based systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines.
• Availability to work extended hours, especially during peak seasons.
• Ability to exert 30–60 pounds of force occasionally, 20–30 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; frequently stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

• Schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure appropriate staffing for productive, cost-efficient shipping and receiving.
• Direct daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and inventory control.
• Oversee Storage Buy transactions, receiving errors, and product staging.
• Maintain warehouse equipment through preventive maintenance programs and communicate necessary repairs to CEM and/or the Operations Manager.
• Ensure warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment for distribution functions.
• Manage warehouse safety programs and maintain a safe, clean workplace in accordance with OSHA and applicable local and state regulations.
• Ensure associates are trained and follow standard operating procedures.
• Conduct progressive discipline, including counseling and oral and written warnings, and support a productive labor climate.
• Respond to general employee inquiries and solve problems.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations.
• Complete required Activity Reports for management.
• Monitor paperwork flow from Receiving to the Inventory Control Specialist to support timely data entry.
• Resolve discrepancies involving shipping, invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
• Execute the Storage Buy Audit COP and ensure products are staged for counting and inspection.
• Ensure products are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Oversee inventory rotation within the warehouse.
• Perform other related duties as directed by management.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities and career advancement opportunities at every level.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
• Paid holidays and a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed