Warehouse Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Supervisor has general responsibility for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities on a daily basis. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments.
• Orderly stacking of product.
• Picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity.
• Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
• Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Maintain product locator WMS. Ensure the optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA an MSDS standards and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful communication - written and verbal * ability to establish priorities and multi-task
• Possess professional business demeanor
• Experience with personal computers and material handling equipment
• Spanish speaking a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Business Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Self-starter with an ability to work in an ambiguous environment
• Experience using 3PL Central WMS a plus

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have three (3) years' experience in a warehouse environment, one (1) in a supervisory role
• Must have experience with freight forwarding, routing, and scheduling of trucks
• Experience with shipping, receiving and inventory control
• Proven success in team building and metrics-based performance management
• Warehouse Management System: 3 years

Preferred:

• Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
• Freight: 1 year (Preferred)

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