Warehouse Supervisor (Distribution Supervisor)

Westlake•Garland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. About Westlake Pipe and Fittings Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation . To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook . SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS? We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS Benefits Effective Day 1 Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D Paid Vacation Tuition Assistance Program Fitness Reimbursement Program Opportunity for Advancement SUMMARY Maintains inventory and supplies by receiving, storing, and delivering items; securing warehouse; supervising staff. Maintains a safe and productive work environment whereby team has clear direction, goals, training and accountability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required with some post-secondary education
3+ years prior supervisor or leadership experience preferred
Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
Knowledge of warehouse WMS software packages, RF gun scanning and MS Office proficiency
Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data
Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
Strong organizational and time management skills
Must be able to work Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm with overtime based on business needs
Must be able to commute daily into our Garland, TX facility

Nice To Haves

SAP ERP system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Sets the tone and expectations for daily activities using strong leadership skills and proper utilization of shift group leaders.
Works closely with customer service to align resources to demand.
Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with related departments.
Orders consumable items in a manner that prevents stock outs without carrying excess inventory.
Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
Maintains accurate inventory by conducting physical cycle counts; reconciling variances; inputting data.
Secures warehouse and yard by turning alarms on; testing systems, monitoring cameras, enforcing policies.
Keeps equipment operating well by enforcing proper operation, training and implementing suitable Operator level PM’s, Supply detailed information on service requirements to maintenance; Tracking equipment uptime.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by developing and tracking key KPI’s relative to productivity, Inventory accuracy, customer complaints and the like.
Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods / services.
Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
Clearly communicate job expectations and coach employees.
Take disciplinary actions as needed.
Determine staffing levels and assign workload
Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
Confer and coordinate activities with other departments or external resources such as plowing, pest control, pallet supplier and the like.