Stores Supervisor

FirstEnergy; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Warehouse and Materials Supervisor to oversee warehousing and distribution across six to ten service center locations. You will travel to shops weekly, coordinate with stores and other departments, and ensure material control processes and safety standards are followed.

The role requires leadership experience, a degree or equivalent, and proficiency with SAP, CREWS, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma with 4+ years work experience.
• Experience in a leadership role or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience in warehousing and materials management is a plus.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation materials is a plus.
• Ability to forecast material needs and evaluate bill of materials.
• Proficient with SAP, CREWS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating warehousing and distribution across 6-10 service center locations.
• Travel weekly to multiple line shops to coordinate with storekeeper and other departments.
• Resolve material control system problems and ensure warehouse activities follow process.
• Monitor and enforce conformance to work practices, rules and procedures.
• Lead and train employees; coordinate work with Lines, Engineering, Work Management, Sub, Fleet and Meter.
• Forecast upcoming material needs and manage on-hand inventory to identify risks.
• Assist in materials layout and monitor equipment utilization by contractors and internal staff.
• Interface with customers regarding inventory management.
• Manage a non-company warehouse if needed for emergencies or peaks.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Budgeting

Decision making

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

SAP

CREWS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Supporting the Leading with Safety program and complete Field Verification Checklists per established guidance
• Accountable for directing and coordinating warehousing and distribution activities at 6-10 service center locations.
• Travel to multiple line shops weekly to check in with storekeeper and other departments that may have material questions or concerns
• Resolving material control system problems, interface with district stores and ensure warehouse activities are done per process.
• Monitoring employees and enforcing conformance to established work practices, rules and procedures.
• Ensure employees are following proper accounting policies and procedures
• Implementing instructions and training of employees.
• Coordinating work with other departments including Lines, Engineering, Work Management, Sub, Fleet and Meter
• Demand management to forecast upcoming material needs and evaluate current on hand quantities to identify risks
• Monitoring and documenting work habits of employees in adherence to labor agreements.
• Assist in materials layout and design at job site and monitor equipment utilization by contractors and internal work force
• Understanding of material and how it’s utilized to identify possible solutions to material challenges
• Interfacing with customers regarding inventory management.
• May be required to manage a non-company warehouse if required for emergencies or other peaks.
• Directing and overseeing material inspections, storage, cycle counting, issuing, picking/packing, inventory accuracy and general housekeeping.
• Effectively communicate with customers, both internal and external, to ensure sound business relationships.
• Providing regional material support during emergency/storm situations, along with supporting the company storm process which may require extended or irregular hours.
• Set up and run a staging site to support emergency restoration which includes supporting internal and external resources and extended hours
• Providing regional materials on a 24/7 basis.
• Travel to multiple job site locations to receive deliveries, track materials, manage paperwork and oversee operations.
• Performing other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma (or GED) along with a minimum of 4 years work experience.
• Experience in a leadership role or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience in warehousing and materials management is a plus.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation materials is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate bill of materials and forecast material needs a plus.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of SAP, CREWS, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, deliver results and supervise others.
• Ability to comprehend the company's Accident Prevention Handbook and apply it to safety in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of bargaining unit agreements and/or working with bargaining unit employees is preferred.
• Self starter who works well independently as well as in a team environment and can multi-task while prioritizing daily workload.
• Ability to make timely decisions that utilize available material and resources in a cost effective manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency at planning and scheduling work.
• Ability to lead a team in order to achieve company business objectives and goals.
• Tracking and maintaining accurate and proper paperwork.
• Ability to work extra and irregular hours.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team