Warehouse Supervisor
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you are responsible for the daily organization, training, and coaching of Service Parts warehouse associates. You will promote safe working behaviors, help develop quality focused processes, maintain organized cleanliness, and continuously strive for improvement opportunities. This role will require strong leadership skills and the ability to provide the appropriate resources for their team to be successful with a strong focus on providing premium customer service. The Warehouse Supervisor will report to our Sr. Manager, Warehouse Operations and will be required to work onsite at our facility daily.
Responsibilities
- Fosters an environment in which safety is the highest priority, and coach safe powered equipment and material handling practices
- Manage a team of warehouse associates to support facility objectives
- Train, develop, and coach warehouse associates on standard work and confirm their adherence
- Partner with external stakeholders to investigate, create, and implement actions to further standardize and elevate the network
- Maintains an organized warehouse operation that focuses on housekeeping standards and applies 5S principles
- Utilize SAP EWM to manage all warehouse activities
- Maintain standard work documentation, training, attendance, overtime, and process adherence
- Perform 5 Why analysis with warehouse associates to root cause gaps
- Identify best practices, process changes, operational issues / concerns, and general improvement opportunities
- Help build a team to support inbound, storage, repackaging, and outbound requirements
- Collaborate with other members of management to ensure the warehouse associates are dispatched appropriately to meet all business needs including inbound, outbound, inventory, kitting, and repacking daily requirements
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in warehouse operations and distribution3+ years of experience managing and leading a staff in a warehouse environmentPreferred BS / BA in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experienceStrong collaborator, with willingness to drive change cross functionally and experience in implementing continuous improvement project initiativesSAP WM or EWM experience (a plus)Understanding of Dangerous Goods shipping requirementsStrong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilitiesPrevious stand-up forklift experience and ability to operate up to seven hours per day (Stand-Up Raymond MHE preferred)Physical requirement to step-up and down off of MHE multiple times repetitivelyComfortable with operating an order picker (Cherry Picker) above floor levelAbility to stand for 8-12 hours per dayFrequent use of hands to handle cumbersome or odd-shaped materials up to 50 lbs.Required to stoop and kneel to retrieve materials up to 50 lbs. under select racking or floor pile locationsRequired to communicate using telephone or emailAbility to view, read, and interpret documents, safety rules, and standard operating proceduresAbility to repetitively lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Ability to perform all duties in the warehouse that may contain dust, high noise, hot and cold weatherCommitment to work a flexible schedule, requiring individuals to arrive early or to stay later than assigned standard working hours; accommodating the business as neededEqual Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital / domestic partner status, age, military / veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at accessibility@rivian.com.