Strategic Warehouse Operations Lead

Kenco Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA,

FSA accounts

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off 2 weeks

Employer Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to direct warehouse associates, ensure safety and quality, and manage shift workflow in a fast-paced distribution environment. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and adherence to SOPs.

Applicants should have a four-year degree or equivalent experience, strong PC skills, and at least three years in warehousing with supervisory exposure. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college; or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in warehousing, distribution, or related required
• Minimum of six months supervisory experience
• PC and computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Determine work volume, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow to ensure maximum cost effectiveness within the department.
• Assign duties and examine work for quality, neatness, and conformity to policies and procedures.
• Schedule job assignments for periodic and/or special inventories.
• Monitor, direct, and (when necessary), perform, the accurate shipping of outbound orders.
• Issue written and oral instructions to associates as needed or required.
• Ensure associate accountability in accordance with corporate standard operating procedures.
• Work to maintain harmony among associates and resolve grievances.
• Manage employee time including edits and corrections
• Mentor and coach associates, including corrective actions as well as performance evaluations.
• Assume responsibility for monitoring zoning and product database development during the receiving process.
• Perform training of policies, procedures, and Standard Works to ensure processes are followed.
• Assist Safety Advocate with all aspects of Safety Program and participate on the Safety Committee.
• Assist in the development of processes and process improvements.
• Misc. tasks as assigned by the General Manager

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse operations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kenco Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to direct warehouse associates, ensure safety and quality, and manage shift workflow in a fast-paced distribution environment. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and adherence to SOPs.

Applicants should have a four-year degree or equivalent experience, strong PC skills, and at least three years in warehousing with supervisory exposure. Travel up to 25% is expected.