Warehouse Supervisor

Valmont Industries • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. A Brief Summary of This Position: Valmont Substations, LLC., specializing in the delivery of high voltage substations and transmission line equipment nationwide, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor. This position is responsible for overseeing a variety of warehouse activities including the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of all incoming and outgoing project shipments. The Warehouse Supervisor will typically have 1 or more direct reports.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate and lead by example
• Effective listening skills
• The ability to read, write and follow non-complex instructions
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and computer proficiency to be able to communicate with other departments, enter time and labor functions as well as request time off
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment and interact positively with others
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate verbal and/or written instructions
• Consistently demonstrate accuracy, organization and strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask as needed
• Ability to work in the office / warehouse 5 days per week (work from home not allowed in this position).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s OR Associate Degree in a related field is preferred
• 3+ years previous warehouse experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure safe and accurate handling of all incoming and outgoing project shipments
• Provide effective training, coaching, and ongoing support as needed for direct report(s)
• Participate in regular check-ins with direct report(s) to promote engagement and assist in their development
• Verify the completion of inspections and other quality control methods to ensure accuracy of shipments
• Verify that packing lists are given to the project manager the day the shipment is received in warehouse.
• Verify that pictures showing total quantity of connectors unpacked and inspected are on server within one week of shipment receipt in warehouse.
• Forlift trained / ability to train others on forklift ( formal certification required that we send everyone somewhere to get certification to operate a forkift?)
• Safety coordinator / safety trained for warehouse.
• Manage and stay organized to handle shipments for all projects (approximately 30).
• Coordinate, quantify and report on formal count on project inventory, stock inventory, and non stock inventory monthly and be able to handle emergency quote requests from stock.
• Verify that transportation damage is noted on packing lists / bill of ladings at receipt and before carrier leaves site.
• Arrange shipping quotes using locally available freight brokers or Valmont Logistics.
• Verify that warehouse is kept organized and clean and shipments are put away on racks for later shipment
• Keep tools / work area organized.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree