Warehouse Supervisor

Van Meter • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

Summary:
This Warehouse Supervisor plays a crucial role in achieving our purpose of being our customers’ competitive advantage by providing leadership to warehouse and delivery team members while maintaining a strong customer focus. On a day-to-day basis, this position will provide guidance to warehouse and delivery team members to ensure the delivery, receipt, and coordination of customer orders. Depending on the location, this position may serve as a backup for counter sales, warehouse responsibilities, delivery drivers and transfer truck drivers as needed. In addition, this positions works with their team to ensure processes are in place to manage work flow, promote safety, promote proficiency in delivering product, monitor truck maintenance, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations in order to support excellent customer service, accuracy, and compliance. The Warehouse Supervisor is a self-starter, works autonomously and performs all of the duties and responsibilities of a delivery and/or warehouse team member in such a manner that sets an example for others. This individual is seen as a leader and continually coaches and mentors others on the team so they may continually improve. Their leadership should promote our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to be our customer’s competitive advantage.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to meet and maintain qualifications required by DOT
• One year previous delivery or courier experience required
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to work with Excel documents
• Ability to lift 100 lbs on a consistent basis
• Ability to work a varied shift

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a two year degree preferred
• One year previous distribution experience preferred
• Class B CDL preferred
• Class A CDL preferred in locations requiring tractor trailer delivery
• Electrical product knowledge is preferred
• Previous experience in warehouse leadership preferred
• Previous experience managing a team of five or more preferred
• Knowledge of Eclipse and RF guns preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to warehouse and delivery team members
• Work closely with Sales and the Regional Customer Service Manager to ensure excellent customer service
• Drive company safety initiatives and compliance in the warehouse
• Manage and adhere to current DOT regulations
• Manage efficient, safe and accurate delivery of products
• Monitor and track truck maintenance and cleanliness
• Monitor performance goals and metrics and identify areas of opportunity
• Provide back up support to the warehouse and delivery drivers
• Assist in managing the delivery logistics for the branch
• Support team members by participating in team lifts
• Oversee picking and transfer queue
• Assist in building and grounds maintenance service as needed
• Provide cross-training for new warehouse employees
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to enhance employee performance and engagement
• Promote our culture and 5 P’s

Benefits

• Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED