Supervisor, Warehouse

The Warehouse Supervisor plans, administers, and supervises the warehouse workforce to complete daily warehouse activities and to meet daily productivity standards.

Ensures that a safe and healthy work environment is maintained.

• Supervises warehouse employees to ensure daily shipping and receiving activities are completed
• Audits outbound freight to ensure correct merchandise is being shipped
• Controls the equipment inspection process to ensure the equipment is safe and in working condition
• Inspects the warehouse fire equipment to ensure all regulations are met
• Plans and executes projects as directed by the Regional Distribution Center Manager
• Trains warehouse workers in regard to warehousing activities
• Maintains accurate time keeping for warehousemen, and pre-authorizes overtime.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises all dock and staging area activities
• Works closely with inventory control to ensures inventory accuracy by monitoring product movements, confirming location usage and auditing inventory movement
• Frequently audits warehouse activity to make sure all internal safety requirements are being met as well as OSHA guidelines are being followed by employees and anyone working on site
• Effective communication (written and verbal)

• Leadership skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to interact with other employees in a professional manner
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Proficient computer skills and with Microsoft Office
• Experienced forklift operator – multiple types of machines and multiple types of attachments is a plus
• Two to Three years of experience in warehouse operations and inventory control environment
• Solid understanding of shipping and receiving processes are required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required