Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary – The Warehouse Supervisor will make key decisions on all aspects of the warehouse, including storage, inventory, logistics, distribution, transportation, hiring and training.  The Warehouse Supervisor will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure the warehouse, shipping and receiving processes, and intercompany inventory transfers are organized, efficient, and meet the goals of the company.

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Responsibilities:

·         Maintain receiving, warehousing, distribution, and intercompany inventory transactions by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures in accordance with corporate policies and goals.  Coordinate with the sales department, purchasing, and manufacturing departments to ensure the corporate goals are being accomplished within the department.

·         Be familiar with customer contracts to ensure proper routing procedures and packaging requirements are followed.  Communicate with sales team when customers’ requests cannot be reasonably accommodated. 

·         Evaluate and maintain logistics contracts to ensure maximized profitability and efficiency while complying with customer requirements. 

·         Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

·         Maintain physical condition of warehouse and warehouse equipment; inspect equipment to ensure it is in good working order and is safe to operate; issue purchase order requests for repair and requisitions for replacement. 

·         Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

·         Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

·         Maintain warehouse job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

·         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing and communicating related results as needed.

·         Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 ·        Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict, and set and meet quality, quantity and other productivity standards as complies with the company’s goals.

·         Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

·         Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities

·         Exceptional time management and organization skills

·         In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse

·         Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices and logistics

·         Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications

·         Physical strength, stamina and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

·         Ability to meet established quality and productivity standards.