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Supervisor, Inventory 2nd Shift
Supervisor, Inventory 2nd ShiftHarperCollins Publishers • Depew, New York, USA
Supervisor, Inventory 2nd Shift

Supervisor, Inventory 2nd Shift

HarperCollins Publishers • Depew, New York, USA
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Harlequin a division of HarperCollins has an immediate opening for a Supervisor Inventory on our 2nd shift. Must be able to work 2 : 30 pm - 11 : 00 pm along with occasional Saturdays.

The Supervisor Inventory oversees inventory management and logistics operations in a fast-paced warehouse. This role leads a team to ensure inventory accuracy optimize workflows and drive efficiency while collaborating with other departments to meet goals and maintain a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervises logistics functions to ensure daily targets are met maintaining a strong floor presence and building personal relationships with associates.
  • Works collaboratively with other operations supervisors and teams to identify analyze and resolve production issues in a timely manner ensuring no impact to the customer.
  • Partners with Human Resources in the hiring process ensuring all new hires are properly trained in all relevant functions.
  • Drives a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations consistently addressing performance issues and promoting a strong sense of responsibility among team members.
  • Models effective leadership principles supporting a positive culture through coaching recognition training and associate engagement opportunities.
  • Participates on project teams that contribute to the achievement of strategic organizational goals.

Operational Management

  • Develops and demonstrates knowledge of logistical functions including replenishment full pallet pull processing location audits cycle counting multishuttle induction and consolidation return to warehouse changeovers and bulk / rack consolidation ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Balances operational capacity and staffing issues to achieve efficiency and staffing targets.
  • Effectively uses department budgets input files and production reports to make accurate decisions and provide actionable recommendations based on available data.
  • Drives continuous improvement by applying 6S Lean Manufacturing principles and associate engagement techniques to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Contributes to setting strategic goals and improving operations to align with broader organizational targets.
  • Develops administers and updates department operating procedures ensuring adherence to company policies and operational standards.
  • Customer Focus & Performance

  • Keeps the customer at the forefront by anticipating and meeting customer needs building a customer-focused environment within the team.
  • Reports routinely on departmental quality cost and service performance addressing exceptions with urgency.
  • Maintains a high level of technical competence staying abreast of the latest trends technologies (e.g. RF gun technology) and best practices in logistics and distribution.
  • Comes prepared for daily board and weekly operation meetings to discuss department status updates and upcoming focus areas.
  • Training Development & Safety

  • Designs and implements ongoing training programs to support associate career growth and development.
  • Drives a safety-first culture ensuring a safe working environment and continuous improvement of ergonomic conditions for all team members.
  • Administers company policies and procedures ensuring compliance and a safe productive work environment for all associates.
  • Qualifications

    Education Experience & Skills :

  • Associates degree in Business Management Supply Chain or related field; Bachelors preferred. 5-7 years supervisory experience in inventory management or logistics ideally within a fast-paced automated distribution or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office Suite with a particular focus on Excel for reporting and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with inventory management tools data analytics platforms and reporting systems.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team and strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement in operational processes and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.
  • Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and best practices with a focus on minimizing risk and promoting an environment of safety and compliance.
  • Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms grasp with hands use close vision & use depth perception.
  • Regularly required to bend work at varying heights (on a Cherry Picker) and lift weights up to 30 lbs.
  • Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Regularly works in a warehouse environment with exposure to fumes or chemicals. Works in outside weather conditions and works at elevations.
  • Frequently required to operate or work near moving equipment.
  • Frequently works in noise of moderate volume.
  • Frequently smells diesel fumes from trucks at docks
  • Salary Range : $65000-$75000 Salary will commensurate with experience.

    In addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

    HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

    HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and / or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at . Note : we will only respond to accommodation requests.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Children Activity,Football,Data Warehousing,Domestic,Bakery,Activex

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 65000 - 75000

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