Warehouse Supervisor
About The Position
The Warehouse Supervisor oversees cold storage warehouse operations for one or more customers, including inventory flow, staffing, service delivery, safety, compliance, and facility and equipment maintenance. The role reports to the Facility Manager/Operations Manager and works a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The work environment ranges from -10 to +50 degrees Fahrenheit, has usually moderate noise, requires a high level of personal interaction and communication, and involves a fast-paced workflow driven by daily and seasonal customer requirements. The position requires knowledge of warehousing operations, inventory control, supervisory practices, commercial shipping, and facilities maintenance. Candidates need training and experience equivalent to a two-year college degree and three years of warehousing experience in a moderate-size warehouse, along with five years of supervisory experience. A valid state driver's license is required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of warehousing operations, including receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, and disposal of a wide variety of commodities.
- Knowledge of computerized warehouse inventory control and inventory practices.
- Knowledge of supervisory methods, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology, and equipment.
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance.
- Ability to analyze factors related to stock and inventory control.
- Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to coordinate and schedule work activities for assigned personnel.
- Ability to supervise warehouse staff performing material receipt, storage, shipping and distribution, and record-keeping functions.
- Ability to multitask.
- Training and experience equivalent to completion of a two-year college degree and three years of warehousing experience in a moderate-size warehouse.
- Five years of supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid state driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise operations for one or more customers within the cold storage facility.
- Plan and supervise the receipt, storage, issuance, and disposal of items, including items requiring specialized handling.
- Assist HR with interviewing, hiring, and training hourly employees.
- Monitor employee morale and employee-related issues, and keep management informed of concerns.
- Provide hands-on leadership to develop assigned personnel and teams.
- Supervise general labor personnel in unloading and loading operations.
- Ensure adequate staffing, direction, and discipline.
- Use the optimal number of hourly personnel to meet service requirements and maximize productivity.
- Minimize labor costs while providing timely service.
- Process and monitor time and attendance for warehouse employees.
- Develop methods for efficient space utilization.
- Work with management and customer service personnel to respond professionally to requirements and requests.
- Plan and supervise stock rotation where applicable.
- Supervise and participate in periodic internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, and fire safety programs.
- Develop preventive programs to identify and reduce workplace hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
- Ensure hazardous materials are handled in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assist with overseeing warehouse and equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Assist management with compliance corrective actions and retain associated documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
