Second Shift Warehouse Supervisor

CONA Services•Lexington, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse DC Supervisor oversees all areas of warehouse operations in a distribution center, including clerks, pallet builders, checkers, loaders, and forklift drivers. The supervisor leads, trains, and evaluates warehouse personnel and processes, and provides hands-on assistance in warehouse operations when needed. The role manages performance, leads interviews and hiring decisions for hourly teammates, assigns work, and provides guidance and support to designated teams or areas. Reporting to the Warehouse DC Manager, the supervisor handles warehouse process and personnel issues while promoting company policies, safety procedures, goals, expectations, purpose, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
At least 1 to 2 years of experience supervising or leading people in a warehouse environment.
Ability to lead, coach, teach, and train in a manner aligned with company purpose.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes and systems.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and think proactively.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting 30 pounds; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and coordinate and organize efficient, dependable warehouse processes.
Ability to adapt to different work areas throughout the workday and meet their minimum expectations.
Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen.
Attention to detail and ability to differentiate packages.
Ability to work and lead in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment with hot summer and cold winter conditions.
Self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks value-added opportunities.
Flexibility to accommodate changing schedules and hours based on business demands.

Nice To Haves

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct daily warehouse teammate activities to ensure warehouse operations are completed safely and successfully; regularly serve as the person of authority in the building.
Oversee and delegate training of warehouse personnel and verify that applicable warehouse processes are followed, including processes for damaged product check-in.
Conduct interviews and make hiring decisions for hourly teammates.
Document and deliver performance-management discussions, including disciplinary documents.
Communicate with other departments and internal and external stakeholders about process improvements, quality, out-of-stocks, and late loads.
Manage and model the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and hands-on assistance across warehouse operations as required.