Warehouse Supervisor 2nd Shift - Easton

Scholastic•Easton, PA

55d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff, conducting orientations, and mentoring new associates through their 90-day orientation period. This role involves supervising, developing, and training all warehouse personnel to maintain high morale, motivation, productivity, and retention. The supervisor will also evaluate and document job performances, conduct performance appraisals, recommend salary changes, and set performance goals in conjunction with the Branch Manager or Production Manager. Adherence to local, State, and Federal regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and EEOC, is crucial. The role includes investigating job-related incidents, filing reports, and participating in or directing monthly safety meetings. Responsibilities also extend to scheduling staff, maintaining attendance records, assisting with labor hour tracking, and supporting the Branch Manager or Production Manager in production planning and P&L management. Additional duties may include closing out fairs, preparing daily packing schedules, overseeing packing production, replenishment of stock, unloading trucks, and ensuring product is packed and displayed according to schematics. The supervisor may also assist with physical inventory counts, open houses, and warehouse sales, and ensure proper utilization of warehouse equipment and tools. They will monitor and use proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases, and accurately fill out Labor Data Collection Cards. Operating forklifts may be required during peak periods for certified individuals. The role also includes performing other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.
Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance.

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred.
Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff.
Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring through the 90-day orientation period.
Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel.
Maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation for maximum productivity and retention.
Evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances in conjunction with the Branch Manager or Production Manager.
Conduct all warehouse performance appraisals.
Recommend salary changes and set performance goals.
Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations including OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
Investigate job-related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports in conjunction with Branch Manager.
Participate or direct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents and incorporate a wellness attitude.
Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.
Assist in Labor Hours Tracking - Actual vs. Budget.
Assist Branch Manager or Production Manager in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L’s.
May be responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.
May prepare daily packing schedules.
May oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
May oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied.
May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
Ensure that warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.
Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.
Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
Perform other duties as requested by Branch Manager and/or Production Manager.