Warehouse Supervisor

Verst Careers•Hebron, KY

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor directly supervises warehouse associates and coordinates daily warehouse operations to meet operational objectives, customer demands, and established quality, safety, inventory-control, and customer-satisfaction guidelines. The role develops work schedules and assignments, monitors warehouse activities, supports efficient equipment use, and ensures accurate inventory counts and locations for each account. The supervisor works with the Operations Manager on improving procedures, hiring recommendations, employee goals, coaching, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. The role also maintains professional customer relationships, helps secure the facility, ensures job-function training is in place and documented, and ensures the safety program complies with VG Management requirements and applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of prior experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
Demonstrated leadership, supervision, organization, and planning skills.
Understanding of warehouse operations and warehouse management system technology.
Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and software applications.
Accurate typing skills of at least 25 words per minute.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer-friendly attitude.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise warehouse associates to meet operational objectives and timelines while following quality, safety, inventory-control, and customer-satisfaction guidelines.
Develop work schedules and assignments to meet customer demands.
Regularly tour the warehouse to answer questions, evaluate operations, resolve problems, and ensure compliance with safety, security, and sanitation procedures.
Recommend programs and procedures to the Operations Manager to improve warehouse operations.
Ensure efficient utilization of equipment.
Schedule and conduct staff meetings.
Track and manage employee paid time off and absenteeism.
Participate in interviews and make hiring recommendations to the Operations Manager.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager to establish employee goals, provide coaching and training, conduct performance reviews, and perform disciplinary actions.
Ensure current and accurate inventory counts and locations for each account.
Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
Establish and maintain professional, courteous relationships with customers.
Help ensure the security of the facility, its employees, contents, and surroundings.
Ensure a training program is in place and documented for all job functions.
Ensure the safety program complies with VG Management requirements.