Warehouse Supervisor

About This Role

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for helping the distribution center achieve performance goals for productivity, cost, quality, and safety. This role involves leading the team to operate efficiently and facilitating the daily work of the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance reporting of the distribution center department, including establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Work with department managers to establish daily and weekly goals and objectives and ensure proper execution of tasks
• Manage the day-to-day activity within the department, including planning, flow, and resource prioritization
• Create alignment on assigned process improvement across all shifts and departments related to safety, quality, and delivery goals
• Establish business relationships with key partners, including peers, leadership, Human Resources, Asset Protection, Inventory Control, and Transportation
• Ensure operations are conducted in compliance with OSHA standards
• Ensure proper training, development, and motivation of team members to maximize current and future production performance while following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assist team members with making improvements to their performance through coaching and mentoring
• Recommend and implement improvements to the functional area through use of Continuous Improvement tools
• Create a culture of safety and teamwork in the department
• Meet company standards for productivity
• Maintain a clean work area free from debris on the warehouse floor
• Directly manage a team within the Distribution Center
• Develop and execute the company's business strategies to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have an accurate view of the market and the company's future
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports, providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse supervisor or distribution center role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Office 365 and Word
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of AX system