Warehouse Supervisor

Associated Wholesale Grocers•Oklahoma City, OK

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administration of company policies to warehouse personnel, monitoring and improving productivity, quality, maintaining cost control methods within position area of supervision and development of personnel reporting to this position. Helps to lead and control activities of company warehouse personnel and related functions through moderate direction of shift manager. Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution activities are performed in an efficient manner. Takes precautions to protect warehouse contents against loss and damage. Retains and reviews specific warehouse documents and reports to ensure established methods and procedures are followed. This position requires strong planning, communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time. This position's basic purpose is to use all available resources to assist the Warehouse to continuous growth and financial success.

Requirements

One to two years supervisory experience and/or experience working in a grocery warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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.
Warehouse mobile equipment certification/license.

Responsibilities

Supervise warehouse employees in basic functions of housing product in the warehouse, selecting orders, and preparing for delivery to members in the most efficient manner.
Responsible for the productive, timely and quality shipment and/or receiving of all products for member stores.
Increase production and effectively utilize the work force to maximize efficiency and reduce warehouse operating expenses.
Direct the placement of the work force responding to the changing needs during the shift.
Hire, train, develop, recognize, and evaluate the performance of all employees on the shift.
Provide an atmosphere of open and honest communications and a positive working environment.
Enforcement and education of company safety, sanitation, security and standards of operation.
Responsible for reducing safety risks and minimizing exposure by working with team to insure all safety policies and practices are followed. Conduct audits, train employees, make inspections and observations, praise and acknowledge good safe practices, manage work related injuries to minimize loss and conduct complete accident investigations on all incidents.
Administer disciplinary action per divisional policies and procedures.
Oversee the resolution of employee complaints or grievances to facilitate a proper resolution.
Conduct pre-shift meetings with team to communicate daily goals, member needs, safety issues and problem areas that need to be addressed.
Communicate to the Warehouse Manager problem areas, improvements, etc., regarding the warehouse center's operation.
Responsible for seeing that state, federal and AWG safety, sanitation, and governmental policies, laws and regulations are maintained and adhered to.
Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.