Warehouse Operations Supervisor

US VENTURE INC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in tire distribution is seeking a dedicated supervisor to lead a dynamic team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering a productive work environment. Candidates should possess strong supervisory skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to achieving departmental goals. Join a company that values teamwork and offers competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits from day one. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Weekly pay

Work boot reimbursement program

Safe driving recognition program

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Vacation, Sick time and Holidays

On-the-job training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication and math skills essential for the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work group to meet department goals and ensure safety compliance.
• Conduct interviews and provide leadership through performance reviews.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Good Memory

Scanning Abilities

Forklift Operation

Education

3 years of related experience

Tools

Computer Systems

Forklift

Job description

DIVISION: U.S. AutoForce

POSITION SUMMARY

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships.

The schedule for this position is:

Monday - Friday - Hours to be determined but will be during the day shift. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs, and may require overtime.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and supervise a work group to meet department goals.
• Provide leadership to assigned personnel through effective goal setting, performance reviews, delegation, and communication. Provide measurable feedback, suggestions for improved performance and recognition for achievements.
• Conduct interviews, hiring and training as necessary.
• Support the safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain a safe working environment for all associates.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of policies and procedures. Continually enforce productivity standards.
• Ensure excellent customer service and communication.
• Receiving:
  • Check in product completely and accurately.
  • Stock products correctly.
• Loading:
  • Pick product for daily deliveries along with special deliveries.
  • Load trucks using good judgment regarding use of space and product safety.
• Returns:
  • Inspect and physically count returned merchandise.
  • Restock inventory in appropriate place.
  • Manage outbound freight of vendor returns.
  • Handle paperwork for all warranty product.
  • Unload customer/inventory transfers from corporate warehouses.
• Operate power equipment, including fork-lift.
• May work as a backup driver as assigned or directed.

OUR BENEFITS

• Highly competitive wages starting at $26.00-28.00/hour
• Weekly pay
• Work boot reimbursement program
• Safe driving recognition program
• Healthcare benefits, available your first day on the job
• 401(k) with Generous Employer Contribution AND Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick time and Holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 80 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Protective equipment required: steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt, SRL (self-retracting lifeline). All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel/composite toe boots.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants prevalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of related experience
• Skills and experience sufficient to supervise assistant receivers and helpers
• Knowledge of or ability to learn computer systems
• Willing to work overtime or flexible hours on short notice
• Good memory and scanning abilities
• Good communication and math skills
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs. with the proper equipment and climb 20 feet on a regular basis
• Able to learn to use a forklift
• May require valid driver's license and conformance with company driver policy
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC/marijuana)

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at [phone].