Senior Warehouse Sort Lead — Safety & Training

UPS; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead and develop workgroups focused on safety, production, and attendance in a fast-paced warehouse environment in the United States. This role emphasizes high standards for productivity, accuracy, customer service, and communication, with a focus on continuous improvement across the department.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and prior management or supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs/32 kgs.
• Flexibility to work up to 5 days per week.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains good working relationships with employees, management, and customers.
• Facilitates training with new and current employees.
• Ensures all employees adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times, operating in full compliance with department, station, corporate and local government requirements.
• Manages department resources to ensure maximum output, accuracy, and efficiency at all times.
• Establishes and promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment emphasizing employee involvement, proactive communication, inter-departmental cooperation, and continual improvement on all levels.
• Implements employee personal development plans as required to ensure the continuing professional growth of department personnel.
• Ensures all department employees receive specific and detailed orientation, skills and safety training, appropriate materials and information, regular evaluations, and proactive coaching to support their continued development.
• Ensures all employees adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UPS is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead and develop workgroups focused on safety, production, and attendance in a fast-paced warehouse environment in the United States. This role emphasizes high standards for productivity, accuracy, customer service, and communication, with a focus on continuous improvement across the department.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and prior management or supervisory experience.