Warehouse Supervisor

Capstone Logistics•Redford, MI

17d

About The Position

Capstone is seeking a driven Supervisor for a training opportunity and the final step before taking over a site. The role involves representing Capstone to its partners, managing day-to-day associate activities, and keeping safety and productivity at the forefront. The supervisor may run part of the business or an entire shift while developing the skills needed to manage a site. The Site Supervisor also trains new hires and fosters a team-centric environment. The position offers a $60,000 salary, quarterly incentive potential based on operational performance, and benefits beginning after 30 days of employment. Hours are Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m.

Requirements

At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting.
Proven ability to provide high levels of customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor warehouse associates.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage budgets, read and interpret P&L statements, and prepare related management reports.
Intermediate PC skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as needed.
Ability to work in a warehouse on concrete flooring and in varying temperatures.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Excellent leadership and customer service skills; ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct a workforce in a changing warehouse environment.
Proven track record supervising warehouse employees, including hiring, training, and termination.
Experience managing budgets and creating and maintaining management reports.
Intermediate computer experience, ideally with Microsoft products.
Ability to estimate rates and perform mental addition and subtraction while multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or third-party experience is preferred.
A BS/BA degree or an associate degree with equivalent experience is a plus but not required.
Two to five years of increasing management responsibility in distribution or transportation fields.

Responsibilities

Negotiate rates with common carrier representatives.
Run the site with safety and efficiency as priorities.
Write and balance daily bank deposits.
Create daily work logs and transmit them to corporate.
Audit daily labor and billing reports.
Ensure customer needs are met daily.
Document and resolve customer service or associate issues.
Ensure associates follow Capstone policies, work rules, and safety rules.
Hold weekly safety meetings and ensure associate participation.
Assist in managing site and departmental budgets.
Schedule associate shifts based on customer requirements.
Interview, hire, and train new associates.
Supervise timely and accurate data entry for services performed.
Complete daily closeout, including cash balancing, data upload, and payroll record administration in accordance with Capstone policies and procedures.
Manage day-to-day activities with associates and, as assigned, run portions of the business or an entire shift.