Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the effective utilization of resources and equipment to ensure the daily operations of the distribution warehouse are performed in a timely, accurate and safe manner.

Job Category:
Salaried/Exempt

Department:
Plant Management

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Hours:

8:00am – 4:30pm, additional hours as needed.

• Meet departmental KPI’s and goals
• Provide strategic input for issues affecting the department.
• All customer changes to schedules are noted and shipping schedule is accurate.
• All SAP transactions pertaining to shipments (deliveries, PGIs) are performed in a timely manner.

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in warehouse functions
• Ensure all Receiving processes are properly carrier out, with high quality & performance
• Ensure accuracy of all SAP receipts are completed timely (within 24hrs) by the team
• Communicate Receiving Issue to Procurement team; actively resolve receiving issues
• Material Identification (Labeling) meets the defined standards
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in assigned areas of responsibility
• Assign, maintain and ensure stock locations are labelled correctly
• Ensure Materials are put away into their proper locations per the SAP ERP System
• Pick Materials as necessary to support efficient execution of Production Plan
• Where Applicable, ensure Production Orders Route Steps are confirmed timely & accurately
• Communicate Inventory discrepancies to Production & Inventory teams; work to quickly resolve inventory issues
• Supervise personnel scheduling of workload, breaks, lunches and vacations. Manage Leads as required
• Ensure warehouse personnel have all supplies needed to perform their jobs. Order supplies as needed
• Develop and implement warehouse work instructions, policies, and procedures
• Identify staffing needs, interview, hire and train staff and maintain a steady stream of qualified candidates
• Monitor and make improvements where necessary to warehouse performance
• Ensure that all warehouse personnel are trained in department procedures
• Review departmental errors and retrain when necessary
• Handle employee complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
• Hold regular meetings with department staff
• Lead by example, evaluate departmental workload requirements and stay late when needed
• Enforce housekeeping standards
• Manage, develop and monitor the progress of personnel
• Provide input on employee performance reviews
• Identify and rectify safety concerns
• Other duties as needed

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Will require heavy work (lifting greater than 30 pounds). Ability to carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet unassisted.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety PPE equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, steel-toe shoes, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted
• Regularly required to stand or sit and move about the facility. Ability to stand for 8 hours per day.

Experience & Education

• 3 years warehouse experience
• Forklift experience/training
• Experience with loading/unloading trucks
• High School Diploma/GED required