Zone Warehouse Supervisor

Graybar•Austell, GA

17d

About The Position

The Zone Warehouse Supervisor oversees assigned warehouse operations, including staff, security procedures, equipment utilization, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes, to meet or exceed customer service standards for the zone or service center. The role supervises and may also perform warehouse activities such as loading, unloading, order selection, packing, shipping, receiving, wire cutting, and inventory control. The supervisor also handles staff training and work assignments, warehouse safety and security, shipment documentation, inventory counts, reporting, and special projects.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Ability to perform warehouse physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, cutting wire, and lifting materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts in accordance with manufacturers’ and safety instructions.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment and adapt to seasonal changes, significant temperature variations, and inclement weather.
Ability to follow safety instructions and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent.
Knowledge of warehouse layout, operations, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of the WMS process; must be a WMS Super User capable of teaching all aspects of system use and using system features to improve process accuracy and efficiency.
Leadership skills and ability to supervise staff and achieve results through others.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Mathematical skills.
Strong oral, written, communication, and presentation skills.
Steel-toed boots are required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience preferred.
Four-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and perform employees’ loading, unloading, selection, packing, shipping, receiving, wire cutting, and inventory-control activities; support these activities as needed.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and promote efficient, accurate, and timely customer service to achieve zone or service center goals.
Train and regularly assign work to two or more warehouse employees; make recommendations regarding transfers, promotions, wage increases, and terminations; arrange additional help when needed.
Perform the physical work necessary to lift and move warehouse inventory.
Operate warehouse equipment and move materials in accordance with equipment purpose, manufacturers’ instructions, and safety instructions.
Maintain equipment, safe working conditions, and security of merchandise and equipment.
Inspect loading operations for compliance with shipping specifications and security requirements, and direct shipment movement between docks, storage, and work areas.
Compile records of unshipped orders; post weights and shipping charges; prepare bills of lading and reports.
Perform or oversee yearly inventory and daily cycle counts.
Participate on the Zone/Service Center Steering Committee and expedite special projects.