Warehouse Supervisor

Description

Summary : The Warehouse Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and effective warehouse operations under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of products while maintaining service quality and cost control.

What You'll Be Doing :

Shipping and Receiving :

Coordinate inbound and outbound scheduling with transportation providers.

Supervise unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of products, and staging outbound shipments with high accuracy and productivity.

Verify inbound / outbound documents with drivers, ensuring accurate counts and inspecting for damage.

Customer Service :

Understand and communicate customer service requirements to all personnel.

Respond promptly and professionally to customer requests or concerns.

Equipment Management :

Ensure efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.

Remove unsafe equipment from service and arrange necessary repairs.

Scheduling :

Establish work schedules for personnel and manage employee time and attendance.

Assign work effectively and ensure timely completion.

Schedule overtime as needed to meet customer service requirements.

Storage and Inventory :

Maintain proficiency in the warehouse management system.

Manage the product locator system and optimize space utilization through consolidation.

Rotate products as required and maintain inventory integrity.

Assist in physical inventory counts.

Safety, Sanitation, and Security :

Ensure compliance with security policies to protect employees, customers, visitors, inventory, and property.

Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Promote safe working habits and enforce company safety rules.

Conduct regular safety meetings and weekly safety contacts.

Investigate accidents and personal injuries.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Personnel Management :

Direct warehouse operations to achieve productivity objectives and performance metrics.

Apply effective communication and motivational techniques in supervising, counseling, and disciplining subordinates.

Enforce company rules and participate in performance appraisals.

Evaluate personnel for training needs, wage increases, and promotions.

Assist in the hiring and selection of warehouse staff.

Records Management :

Complete required records and reports accurately and timely.

Process customer returns as prescribed.

Communications :

Conduct shift meetings and keep warehouse personnel informed.

Act as a liaison between employees and top management.

Interact with the warehouse management team, customer service, and vendors.

What You Need :

A. Education : High school diploma or GED required; some college or college degree preferred.

High School diploma preferred.

B. Experience : Minimum of two years of experience supervising an hourly warehouse workforce.

C. Knowledge / Experience / Skills :

• Effective supervisory skills with a successful track record in warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with personal computers, warehouse management systems, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, planning, interviewing, staffing, team building, organizing, controlling, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Attributes :

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a big impact in our warehouse, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today, and let's get things moving!

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Protected Veterans

Qualifications

Behaviors

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Experience

2 years : Warehouse Operations Leadership (required)

2 years : Personnel Management (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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