Warehouse Supervisor
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
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The primary function of a Warehouse Supervisor is daily manpower planning labor management and cost containment for the activities for the contract logistics department within the multi-customer facility. This leadership role is performed in a warehousing and distribution center environment through a workforce of full time hourly employees and ad hoc temporary agency resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Head one or more of the following programs at facility: building maintenance equipment maintenance sanitation or safety
Track maintain and forward issues related to assets to include handling equipment storage media building fixtures IT equipment to include zebra printers and infrastructure and maintenance of facility
Maintain a clean organized and safe environment
Stay abreast of customer scopes of work including immediately elevating scope creep to management
Plan layout of shop floor/storage media considering the size characteristics and expected dwell time
Maintain knowledge of proper methods for operating equipment to include forklifts reach trucks man-up etc.
Maintain knowledge WMS: query inventory track transactions run reports operate RF scanners etc.
Provide accurate recording and retention of inventory and item movement; oversee inventory control activities to include cycle counts and physical inventories
Maintain and review records to include bill of ladings goods receipts packing lists (shipment manifest) tally sheets for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
Trace history of SKUs received and stored to determine reasons for discrepancies and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies for the future
Maintain basic understanding of TSA/DSA facility/security requirements and recordkeeping.
Assign duties and examine employees work for accuracy neatness and compliance to procedures
Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
Maintain harmony and equity among workers and resolve complaints
Supports Warehouse Manager in the recruitment and interview process of new hires.
Manage warehouse staff to include progressive discipline employee payroll issues and annual reviews
Track and catalog customer level labor and space utilized and provide to manager
Develop and maintain efficient workflows daily manpower plans and schedules
Attend or conduct daily operational kickoff and manpower planning meeting with colleagues to effectively share resources to include floor space staff and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Note: Due to business necessity or in the event a facility is a shared CL and freight forwarding (FF) location the employee may also be required to perform the duties and responsibilities listed in the contract logistics Warehouse Supervisor job description.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise up to seven full time employees and as many as seven additional temporary employees
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associates degree (AA) from a two-year college or equivalent work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
High school diploma or GED
Three to five years experience concentrated in a distribution center environment with an international third-party logistics company previous team leader and training experience
Two to three years of team lead experience in a warehouse and distribution center environment preferred
Prior experience as TSA Screening Supervisor preferred
Working knowledge of various warehouse tools and equipment required
Basic proficiency in operating a warehouse hand-held device
Forklift certification required
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems basic inventory control and domestic transportation documentation
Completion of industry related course(s) is an asset
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Time management and prioritization
Ability to handle high-pressure environment
Customer-focused
Demonstrates teamwork
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite (World Excel PowerPoint) Email and Internet
Ability to read and comprehend instructions standard operating procedures and customer requirements and safety policies and procedures in English
Ability to read comprehend and complete basic checklists forms or other related documents typically found in a warehouse environment
Basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication and division and knowledge of calculator use
Ability to input data into a relational database is required
Analytical skills / problem-solving ability
Leadership skills able to train coach and develop subordinates
Willingness to work overtime hours and some weekends
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
Stand stoop kneel sit crawl and walk for extended periods of time
Push and pull loaded carts pallet jacks and strollers
Lift and carry cartons materials and wooden pallets at a minimum of 25 pounds
Use arms hands fingers and body to transport cartons materials and wooden pallets
Use of senses to include hearing talking touching feeling and vision. Specific vision abilities required include seeing clearly in both near and far distances
Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environment is safe provided proper measures and precautions are taken. The typical working environment includes the following:
Working inside and outside of a warehousing and distribution facility
Working inside and outside of trailers and containers
Working around electrical or battery driven packaging machines and conveyors with moving parts
Working around moving objects and vehicles
Exposure to dampness humidity and ambient temperatures
Working in dark trailers aisles or walkways until proper lighting is employed
Slippery wet or uneven surfaces.
Use various manual material handling devices to include forklifts dollies and pallet jacks.
Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender age any disabilities religion ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!
If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes then click APPLY!
Required Experience:
Manager