Warehouse Supervisor
About The Position
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees and coordinates workers involved in receiving, storing, transporting, shipping, transloading, and inventorying products. The role organizes warehouse workflows and schedules, assigns and reviews work, advises employees on product handling and equipment use, and coordinates with other departments and carriers to support timely customer shipments. The supervisor also coordinates staffing agency associates, demonstrates assigned tasks, monitors their performance, and recommends whether their temporary work should continue or whether they should be considered for employment by NLA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Five years of related experience as a warehouse supervisor and/or lead.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Work cooperatively with others and interact appropriately with employees and customers.
- Use a computer for email and preparing reports and work schedules.
- Review and analyze information; plan, prioritize, and monitor activities; complete tasks and projects in a timely manner; and comply with company policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with Warehouse/Yard Management Systems.
Responsibilities
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; revise schedules based on work orders, priorities, and worker or equipment availability and capability.
- Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Distribute paperwork for products to be picked or processed, and answer questions about pick lists, bills of lading, and bin replenishment.
- Advise employees on care of goods received, stored, and shipped, proper equipment use, and related problems.
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Review production schedules and related information, and confer with department supervisors or managers to determine the timetable needed for timely shipment.
- Coordinate with supervisors and other department heads regarding work progress, timely shipping of customer products, and warehouse activities.
- Contact carriers by phone regarding pickup schedules and follow-ups.
- Coordinate staffing agency associates’ workflow by checking them in and out, demonstrating tasks and how to complete them, monitoring and evaluating individual performance, and recommending continuation of temporary work or consideration for employment by NLA.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work cooperatively with others; and interact appropriately with employees and customers.
- Use a computer for tasks such as email communication and preparing reports and work schedules.
- Review and analyze data and information; plan, prioritize, and monitor activities; complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner; and comply with company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Standard 10 days of PTO.
- Eligible for the bonus program.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Eligible for overtime pay if applicable.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
