Warehouse Supervisor

Barry-Wehmiller • Mediapolis, IA

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor – Storage, Material Handling & Parts Shipping is a key member of the Mediapolis Equipment & Automation plant supervisors’ team, primarily responsible for all receiving, storage, picking, kitting & shipping operations at Mediapolis.

Requirements

• 5 years + in warehouse operations working in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience executing warehouse operations and process improvements including but not limited to workflow, bin/storage locations, racking configuration, material movement in/out of warehouse, and cycle counts.
• Proficient operator of forklifts, scales, and other warehouse equipment.
• Experience with industry software such as MS Office Suite , Infor ERP, or similar.
• Excellent listening and critical thinking skills with a strong customer service focus.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to learn new tasks and evolve/improve existing ways of doing things.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Post-Secondary bachelor’s degree or diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, inspection and storage of inbound goods (including SOPs) to ensure inventory is organized for efficient identification, counting, and eventual picking.
• Communicate any quality, packaging, and arrival issues upon receipt to appropriate Supply Chain buyer. This includes routine QC check of receipts completed.
• Oversee the picking and packing processes (including SOPs) of production kits, customer sales orders, ensuring correct items and quantities are delivered within the specified delivery date to internal and external customers. This includes routine QC check of production kits & customer shipments prior to delivery.
• Communicate daily & weekly priorities to warehouse associates to ensure clear responsibilities and expectations for the team.
• Schedules colleagues according to demand needs, plans vacation schedules & has specified backup training/roles assigned.
• Visual management of progress against targets for clear team understanding is an expectation.
• Plan and supervise the modernization of warehouse operations, including use of ERP technology, storage solutions, scanning technologies and capital investments to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with other site supervisors and colleagues to identify, propose and execute process and workflow improvements.
• Oversee cycle-count program to ensure adherence to Barry-Wehmiller cycle count requirements.
• Assist inventory control person in root cause and fix recurring inventory accuracy issues.
• Foster a strong safety culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify and correct potential hazards, and report safety concerns or incidents to management.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the warehouse with defined locations for activities and materials.
• Ensure all storage spaces are used as efficiently as possible.
• Work closely with freight carriers and 3PLs (3rd party logistics companies) to ensure dependable service for receipts and deliveries.
• Specialty projects may be assigned as needed related to warehouse space transitions and system or process improvements.

Benefits

• Pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

What This Job Offers

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