Z-Dock Supervisor

La-Z-Boy • Chesapeake, VA

12d

About The Position

The Z-Dock Supervisor leads, motivates, trains, and supports warehouse personnel to ensure efficient shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution while protecting warehouse contents against loss. The role supervises general warehouse operations, schedules inbound and outbound arrivals, maintains an active presence on the dock to inspect work, and enforces company policies and procedures. The supervisor hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates warehouse personnel; promotes facility safety, security, and cleanliness; and performs warehouse duties as needed, including unloading, loading, deluxing, and minor furniture repairs. The position manages inventory valued at over $2.5 million and uses production tools to measure employee productivity. It supervises up to 3–10 reports and may require up to 5% travel. The position is listed at 40 weekly hours, with a base compensation range of $58,500–$88,450.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 4–6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Understanding of safe methods and procedures for receiving, storing, requisitions, shipping, and delivery.
• Basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to nearly continuously stand, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to often perform repetitive hand motions, walk, bend, stoop, listen, talk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, and operate industry equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Furniture repair and home delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise general warehouse operations and employees.
• Schedule inbound and outbound arrivals.
• Maintain a constant dock presence and inspect work in progress.
• Apply and enforce policies and procedures.
• Train and supervise personnel to maximize productivity.
• Hire, train, coach, and conduct official evaluations for warehouse personnel.
• Maintain safety, security, and cleanliness throughout the facility and property.
• Perform unloading, loading, deluxing, and minor furniture repairs as needed.
• Perform warehouse duties as needed to meet objectives and goals.
• Manage inventory and use production tools to measure employee productivity.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• 9–11 paid holidays each year
• Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
• Personal time for non-exempt employees or state-mandated sick time

What This Job Offers

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