Warehouse Supervisor

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the shipping and distribution of Atlas product; ensures workers are following safety guidelines; monitors and controls distribution expenses; and utilizes the 80/20 toolbox and continuous improvements by performing the following duties.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Schedules shipping assignments for shipping personnel.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Understands, promotes and enforces safety policies and procedures.
• Recommends measures to improve distribution methods, processes, performance, and quality of product.
• Examines and maintains warehouse equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves job, order, and inventory issues in Syspro.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Leads warehouse activities to pick, organize and stage material for shipment and receiving.
• Understands and conducts quality inspection requirements to ensure Atlas standards are achieved and adhered to.
• Performs duties of all job assignment when needed.

Directly supervises employees in the Ashland warehouse. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems and performing job assignments (closure department, paint department, shipping department and any other department they have been trained to work) when needed.

Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Delegation – Gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable…