Warehouse Operations Leader — Growth & Safety

Kenco Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead warehouse associates, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency across distribution activities in Houston.

You will determine work volume, schedule workloads, coach staff, monitor shipments, and uphold SOPs while advancing process improvements and safety initiatives.

A bachelor's degree and practical warehousing or distribution experience are required, with supervisory experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent related experience and/or training
• 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

Bachelor's degree

Warehouse/Distribution experience

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kenco Group is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead warehouse associates, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency across distribution activities in Houston.

You will determine work volume, schedule workloads, coach staff, monitor shipments, and uphold SOPs while advancing process improvements and safety initiatives.

A bachelor's degree and practical warehousing or distribution experience are required, with supervisory experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.