Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift - Sumner, WA

Scholastic Book Fairs•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse personnel and operations, including recruiting support, onboarding, staff development, performance management, scheduling, safety, and productivity. The role works with the Branch Manager or Production Manager on performance evaluations, production planning, labor tracking, and branch financial management. Depending on business needs, the supervisor may also coordinate book fair closeouts, packing schedules and production, inventory, warehouse sales, and loading or unloading activities. The position is based in Sumner, Washington, and is a regular, full-time, first-shift role. The budgeted base salary range is $80,168.40 to $83,000, with an additional performance bonus opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
Strong computer skills, including ability to use the internet, MS Office, and email.
Ability to use scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead and direct associates.
Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, push or pull up to 300 pounds, and climb ladders without assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization.
Forklift certification for potential forklift operation.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and hiring warehouse staff and conduct new-hire orientation and mentoring through the 90-day orientation period.
Supervise, develop, and train warehouse personnel while fostering morale, motivation, productivity, and retention.
Work with the Branch Manager or Production Manager to evaluate and document job performance, conduct performance appraisals, recommend salary changes, and set performance goals.
Comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and EEOC requirements.
Investigate work-related incidents, including Workers’ Compensation incidents, and file reports with the Branch Manager; participate in or direct monthly safety meetings.
Schedule staff, maintain attendance records, and assist with tracking actual labor hours against budget.
Assist the Branch Manager or Production Manager with the production planning system and management of branch profit and loss statements.
As needed, close out fairs and ensure cases, displays, and boxes are staged and properly labeled.
As needed, prepare daily packing schedules and oversee fair-packing production or stock replenishment, including unloading trucks and cases.
As needed, oversee product packing and display according to schematics and customer needs, including matching loading procedures to warehouse and driver sheets.
As needed, assist with physical inventory counts, open houses, and warehouse sales.
Ensure warehouse equipment and tools are properly used to support productivity, efficiency, and safety; report unsafe conditions, equipment, or injuries to a manager.
Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing or pulling cases.
Complete accurate labor data collection cards.
May operate forklifts during peak business periods if certified and at least 18 years old.
Perform other duties as requested by the Branch Manager or Production Manager.