Warehouse Supervisor - Portland

R.S. Hughes•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies founded in 1954. With multiple warehouse sites across the United States and Mexico, they maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling, and safety products. The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily warehouse logistics to operate at maximum efficiency, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and leads by example by working alongside employees and fostering a positive work environment. This position is primarily responsible for delegating various warehouse tasks such as order fulfillment, receiving and unloading, shipping, inventory, and control, while adhering to all company policies and safety protocols. The role has supervisory duties including managing the warehouse, regularly directing the work of the team, and having the authority on hiring, firing, advancements, promoting, or any other change of status.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5+ years previous full-function warehouse experience required, with minimum 2 years in a Warehouse Supervisor role.
Ability to run warehouse autonomously, if needed.
Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience required.
People and Communication Skills
Management/Leadership skills
Mentoring & Coaching
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Organizational skills.
Time Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Inventory Management
Heavy Equipment/Machine Operation knowledge
Must have mathematical skills (proficient level)
Auditing | Data Analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Warehouse Management System experience / knowledge
MS Microsoft Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint)
Safety Management - Advanced Knowledge Level of Safety Compliance.
Hazmat Certified
Forklift Certified or minimum of 3 years’ experience operating some type of warehouse equipment. (i.e. forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
Proven experience handling hazardous and non-hazardous items in accordance with OSHA and internal protocols.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment (i.e. forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
Ability to lift/pull/push up to 100 lbs.
The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands to finger, handle, and feel objects such as computer equipment.
The ability to bend the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch when needed are also required.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Lean Six Sigma yellow / green belt certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the day-to-day warehouse duties and responsibilities to meet and exceed operational targets.
Ensure that all warehouse activities are performed safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Manage order pulling by pulling customer orders from warehouse shelves, ensuring accuracy based on item number, serial numbers, size, quantity, etc.
Pulling and loading for SupplySight.
Manage Will Calls.
Perform checks and balances to confirm physical inventory counts match the inventory records.
Perform regular counts.
Receive (physically) warehouse orders, inspect items received, match the delivery to a purchase order, log received items into warehouse management system and follow up on orders in case of delays.
Promptly load and unload palletized freight; move products and supplies from receiving or storage area to shipping to other designated areas.
Organize and maintain stock orders prior to shelving.
Stock shelves in an efficient and organized way.
Handle Non-Conforming Products as per Company policies and procedures (Handle and Disposal) and in accordance with OSHA and internal protocols.
Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (Warehouse Cleaning & Organization).
Promote operational excellence and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction; perform quality assurance checks.
Inspect products for defects and damages.
Proactively involve Operations Manager to address issues, as well as inventory and supplies needs.
Ensure proper Product Certifications and Safety Data Sheets are included on each order where applicable.
Must be Hazmat Certified and oversee the packing and shipping of hazardous materials.
Perform warehouse audits of the operations, processes, and inventory management (e.g. warehouse shipping, accuracy, spend etc.) to help identify areas for improvement within the warehouse that can increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve customer service.
Communicate with the management team to provide regular updates and promptly communicate any issues; provide solutions to resolve discrepancies and fulfill customer orders.
Regularly direct the work of his/her direct reports.
Conducts warehouse observations, demonstration lessons/best practices, provides feedback to employees.
Train and mentor employees in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure employees receive the appropriate training to effectively perform job duties.
Coach employees to enhance, support and facilitate their individual development and growth.
Onboard and ensure new employees receive the appropriate training to effectively perform job duties; set performance goals, evaluate employee performance, and provide feedback (Coffee & Conversations, coaching/counseling).
Perform various administrative tasks related to paperwork, credit card processing, shipping (Haz Certified) & Verifications, unconfirmed shipments, etc.
Handle the processing of credit card transactions at the time of shipment.
Assist operations in WTDO/WT in shipped & picked Stage.
Perform data entry - Receiving (Into ERP system).
Organize monthly hazmat meetings.
Manage warehouse Equipment Maintenance.
Conduct inventory counts on a daily basis.
Receive product into the ERP system to ensure inventory accuracy.
Track and ensure timely processing of both outgoing and incoming warehouse to warehouse transfers.
Other job duties as assigned.