Supervisor, Warehouse - Mid Shift

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established  we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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** YOU
* * As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for guiding, directing and coaching warehouse employees to meet on time delivery standards with minimal errors.  Provides work direction and leadership to warehouse employees within the guidelines of standard work rules and employment policies.  Oversees day-to-day operations of warehouse group including making personnel changes and addressing performance, behavior and policy compliance. This position works
** Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM**, with OT, as needed.
** WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**(% of Time)
Plans and schedules the warehouse team to meet customer demands. Achieves warehouse goals at the required level of quality. Communicates with staff to ensure smooth flow of information and product to achieve warehouse goals. Communicates with Warehouse Manager where necessary in order to modify and improve efficiency. Monitors warehouse processes and proactively identifies and addresses barriers. Trouble shoots and problem solves through root cause analysis.

Communicates with other departments and helps drive better working relations. (30%)Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.

Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. (30%)Manage the warehouse through the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle of the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) in a way that supports the concept of continuous improvement.  Manage and train employees on Lean program. Measure and report results to Leadership on a regular basis. (20%)Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards.  

Coordinate with other departments to meet objectives.  Ensure that all Simpson policies and procedures are adhered to by all teammates. Reviews and edits employee timecards. Approves and denies employee time off requests. Works with the Human Resources department for staffing needs and conducts first face to face interviews. Develops or modifies training procedure and keeps track of all training. (10%)Monitor, manage and prioritize shipping and receiving activities to ensure goals are attained and standards met.
Support Simpson’s Lead program. Approve work orders, monitor backorders and manage on-site raw materials. Annual participation in inventories. (10%)
** DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
** If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
* 1-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience required
* College Degree or Technical School Certificate in Business preferred
* 5 years Related warehouse experience and/or training.
* 2 years leading or managing others
* Warehouse and Logistics:
Knowledge of logistics, warehouse processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
* Active Listening:
The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
* Critical Thinking:
The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Monitoring:
The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
* Written Comprehension:
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
* Microsoft Office:
The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work.
* Oral Comprehension:
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* Process Control Analysis:
The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
* Lean Manufacturing:
Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, S5, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
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