DC Supervisor (39834)

Emser Tile; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emser Tile and Natural Stone, a nationwide supplier of high-quality floor covering products servicing world-leading retailers, builders and contractors seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor responsible for shipping at our Distribution Center in Suffolk, VA.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean work environment and efficient shipping/receiving operations, coordinating with scheduling, operations and freight providers to ensure on-time delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment.
• 3+ years in a supervisory/management role.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; JD Edwards a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and provide direction to staff within area responsibility.
• Train and develop Warehouse Associates and conduct routine performance evaluations.
• Enforce and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe warehouse practices and drive safety compliance.
• Build and drive department teamwork.
• Oversee outgoing shipping to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Inspect loading operations for compliance with shipping procedures.
• Ensure outbound shipments are prepared and shipped per standards and schedules.
• Oversee timely loading of FTL shipments per daily truck schedules.
• Schedule and plan LTL shipments to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Ensure shipping documents are completed accurately with required signatures.
• Communicate inventory issues promptly to Inventory Control.
• Report service failures/missed shipments to DC Management.
• May assist workers in shipping activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Fast-paced warehouse

English communication

Self-motivated & team oriented

Customer service

Organizational skills

Spanish speaking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Summary

Emser Tile and Natural Stone, a nationwide supplier of high-quality floor covering products servicing world-leading retailers, builders and contractors seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor responsible for the shipping department for our Distribution Center.

The primary essential role of a DC Warehouse Supervisor is to ensure a safe and clean work environment. The DC Warehouse Supervisor is also responsible for the efficient operations of the shipping and receiving department. Such responsibilities include collaborating with scheduling, operations, and freight providers to ensure the on-time delivery of product to our customers. Managing, supervising and coordinating workers activities to ensure completeness of assignments.

Supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Set priorities, work assignments and provide direction and feedback to all employees within area responsibility.
• Train and develop Warehouse Associates - conduct routine performance evaluations in an effort to contribute to employee growth and knowledge.
• Train, enforce and effectively communicate all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe warehouse practices and procedures throughout the facility by driving safety compliance.
• Build and drive department teamwork.
• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with established shipping procedures.
• Ensure outbound shipments are prepared and shipped in accordance with company standards and schedules.
• Oversee the timely loading of FTL shipments according to daily truck schedules.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of LTL shipments to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Ensure accurate completion of shipping documents including obtaining required signatures/acknowledgements.
• Ensure timely communication of inventory issues (i.e. damaged goods, missing stock, etc.) to Inventory Control.
• Reports any service failures/missed shipments to DC Management.
• May assist workers in shipping activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have experience working in a fast-paced, high volume warehouse or distribution environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written), Spanish speaking a plus.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Above average interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of organization
• Must be highly self-motivated, self-directed and team oriented.
• Excellent Customer service skills.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts; loud noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet/dry weather
• Exposure to a wide range of temperatures (Indoors and Outdoors).
• Moving over and/or around obstacles on the ground and working near operating forklifts.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking for long periods.
• May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Direct reports

Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Associate II, Sr. Warehouse Associate.

Qualifications

Emser is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Emser makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Emser wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Emser does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department.