Supervisor, Warehouse Operations, Cox Communications

Cox Communications; Youngtown (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Supervisor for Warehouse Operations to manage a team and optimize supply chain logistics. This role involves overseeing inventory processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Paid wellness hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations, or 3 years with a BA/BS.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Exceptional people skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations including inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Lead and coach warehouse personnel towards high performance.
• Implement cost-effective strategies and improve workflow efficiency.

Skills

Operational expertise

Business analysis

People skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

BA/BS degree

MS degree

Tools

MS Office

QuickBase

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations will lead Supply Chain personnel in all tasks assigned to an Area Fulfillment Center (AFC.) This includes, but is not limited to, Technician fulfillment, material storage, order picking, inventory management, and the shipping and receiving of CPE and materials including cross-dock operations. Responsible for supervising and maintaining secure inventory storage and control of CPE and materials into and out of the local market facilities. Qualified candidates must be able to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently manage warehouse operations of processing inbound receipts, picking and staging materials, preparing inventory for shipments, and delivering to all internal business groups and external contractors.
• Optimize Supply Chain logistics so CPE and material inventory is appropriately allocated across all end users, which includes Technician Fulfillment Centers, Retail locations, and 3rd party contractors.
• Maintain all housekeeping standards, enhance warehouse safety protocols, and ensure required training is completed for direct reports
• Interview and make hiring decisions for all AFC level roles.
• Lead the warehouse personnel by assigning job rotations, setting group and employee goals, providing formal and informal feedback, and coaching direct reports towards high performance.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and build people capability through effective employee relations, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel.
• Implement cost effective strategies and improve workflow efficiency by analyzing warehouse procedures.
• Develop and implement SOPs. Provide ongoing recommendations for updates and ensure warehouse team is adhering to the procedures
• Streamline inventory processes and utilize technology for inventory transactions and tracking to ensure accurate inventory measurement.
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with other Supply Chan groups and boundary partners.
• Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact.
• Address fulfillment issues elevated by Supply Chain personnel or other boundary partners for resolution.
• Ability to drive company vehicles, utilize light warehouse equipment (such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts) and display necessary skills needed to safely operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and larger delivery vehicles
• Have a regular presence on the warehouse floor and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High School diploma/GED with 5 years of experience required in a related field (Supply Chain, Operations, etc.), or BA/BS degree with 3 years of related experience. MS degree and 1 year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Self-starter with ability to manage projects and relationships independently.
• Demonstrated operational, technology, and business analysis expertise.
• Demonstrated record of influencing and decision making at multiple levels in an organization.
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to motivate, network, collaborate and accomplish goals through others in a diverse employee population.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with specific expertise in management reporting and executive writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others, effective coaching, leading a team-based approach to decision-making.
• Some travel is required.

Preferred

• Some people leadership experience.
• Advanced experience with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and QuickBase
• Exposure to or trained in Lean Six Sigma.
• Communications industry background (highly desirable).

USD 59,600.00 - 89,400.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $59,600.00 - $89,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.