Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

JOB OVERVIEW: The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the management of warehouse employees, activities and systems related to the inventory of products and services. The incumbent will support and assist in the achievement of individual, team and departmental goals, and ensure that all inventories at the facility are properly accounted for by adhering to the company policy regarding inventory receipt, induction, valuation, adjustments, shipping and organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in carrying out the goals and objectives of management. Adjusts to changes. Reports concerns to management. Provides regular reporting of performance within the warehouse.
• Provides training and mentoring for all Warehouse Operations team members in accordance with all SOP’s and safety guidelines.
• Ensures the various departments in the warehouse are staying productive at all times to meet daily performance metrics.
• Assigns picking tickets to staff to ensure production schedules are followed each day and based on priority.
• Provides regular inventory counts to ensure that inventory is accurate at all times. Works with General Manager or Inventory Manager to make necessary adjustments to inventory within the inventory system.
• Protects inventory at all times from paperwork mistakes, theft and other types of shrinkage concerns.
• Handles damaged and distressed inventory according to procedures in a timely fashion; expedites return of products to vendor for credit, deals with insured damaged product according to procedure.
• Controls inventory movement into and out of the warehouse by following proper procedures of accurately recording shipments and using proper system transactions, procedures and documentation. Accurately counts all incoming and outgoing products against packing slips and in-transit forms.
• Maintains a clean and organized warehouse with accessible items that are tagged and categorized for easy picking.
• Maintains equipment in the warehouse such as forklift, pallet wrapper, and other equipment.
• Maintains proper amount of supplies needed for the warehouse.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required, such as building maintenance.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience as Warehouse Supervisor or similar role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

High school diploma: Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience in operating forklifts
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Keen eye for detail
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift heavy objects
• General Inventory management principles and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent reading and writing skills are required
• Must be familiar with warehouse operations
• Must be able to read, write, speak English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderate. Generally, well ventilated, and well lit. Warehouse team members may be required to wear protective clothing. Additionally, may operate heavy equipment and strict safety regulations may be required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work is physically strenuous and team members are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds. Work may require excessive bending or stooping. Team members may be required to climb ladders, use hand tools, and/or use heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Light duty options may be available.

PortCity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.