Warehouse Supervisor

King Ocean•Fort Lauderdale, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth, consistent, safe, and efficient workflows. The role coordinates staff and workloads, monitors cargo loading and the transportation of loaded and empty units between the warehouse and marine terminal operators, and ensures equipment is available and compliant with company protocols. The supervisor is also responsible for Hazmat segregation and scanning enforcement, warehouse hygiene and infrastructure, security awareness, and accurate seal records. The position reports operational issues, discrepancies, and safety concerns to the Warehouse Manager and senior management, and provides coverage for the night supervisor as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. work as needed. The position is located at 1300 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisor role.
English and/or bilingual Spanish language ability.
Advanced data-entry skills.
Forklift experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in stressful situations while maintaining effective interactions with others.
Microsoft Office, GDZ, Hazmat, and forklift-related knowledge or experience.
Well organized.
Ability to multitask.
Initiative-taking.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth and consistent daily warehouse operations.
Communicate with other company departments in person, by radio, email, and phone in a timely manner.
Ensure warehouse equipment inspection and condition reports are completed at the beginning of every shift.
Inspect containers, reefers, and flat racks and ensure equipment is safe and compliant with company protocols.
Disburse and delegate workloads to meet internal and external customer needs.
Expedite workflows efficiently and fairly.
Monitor cargo loading according to company standards.
Monitor efficient transportation of loaded and empty units between the warehouse and marine terminal operators.
Ensure equipment is readily available before loading and submit requests for needed equipment.
Determine, examine, and suggest changes to procedures and protocols to meet company goals.
Ensure warehouse staff can safely operate equipment.
Counsel and discipline staff and apply corrective actions when needed.
Train, motivate, and evaluate warehouse operators’ performance weekly.
Maintain Hazmat responsibilities, including proper warehouse segregation and enforcement of scanning procedures.
Identify potential security vulnerabilities involving theft or contraband.
Ensure unused seals are stored and organized properly and maintain accurate seal log records.
Oversee warehouse hygiene, sanitation, and infrastructure maintenance.
Report operational issues, discrepancies, and safety concerns to the Warehouse Manager and senior management, and ensure prompt resolution and effective communication.
Provide coverage for the night supervisor as needed to ensure operational continuity.
Perform other related duties as required.