Supervisor, Warehouse

DSV - Global transport and logistics

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. We add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We operate from more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers worldwide.

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Location:

New Johnsonville, TN

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Supervisor -- Pack/Blend

Time Type:
Full Time

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising, labor management, and planning of inbound, outbound, product slotting, and customer communication activities daily, including labor scheduling, space utilization, equipment, and manpower. People management responsibilities include hiring and training, planning, assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals, and resolving performance issues. Under the direction of the Operations Manager or Distribution Center Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality and comply with all corporate and site‑specific policies.

• Conducts staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities, plan and assure continuous improvement.
• Effectively keeps senior management and client representatives informed of critical issues that affect the operations.
• Ensures the development of systems and procedures for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures. Manages operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals. Complies with terms outlined in the site's operating agreement with the client.
• Implements and reports on-going cost savings measures. Provides ideas and suggestions for more efficient operations.
• Meets all client specified KPI’s and complies with Quality system requirements.
• Manages the operations to achieve prescribed objectives. Applies sound communication and motivational techniques, create programs to supervise fairly and equitably, counsel, and (where needed) discipline team members. Provides direction and support to Human Resources. Assists in creating programs for hiring, training, and professional development. Participates in performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and other HR activities.
• Has overall training and evaluation responsibilities of plant and warehouse staff.
• Plans the daily work schedule by reviewing existing work orders, arrival notices, and instructions from customers. Assesses priorities based on time sensitivity and available resources. Assigns duties to appropriate warehouse staff.
• Reviews pending jobs or trends, plan for reorganization of warehouse space, and needed changes in levels of supplies, equipment, or staffing needs.
• Trains new staff in assigned duties, or delegate training responsibility to experienced team members. Assess progress of trainees and adds additional duties as appropriate.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.

Occasionally Bending. Frequently Walking, Standing, Constantly…