Warehouse Supervisor

Careers and Highline Warren; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Warren Distribution in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage a warehouse department and direct the work of at least two associates. You will oversee daily warehousing activities, ensure accuracy of shipments, maintain safety, and drive productivity to meet production and customer service standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with warehouse management systems, forklift operation, and the ability to organize schedules and resources to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team and coordinating daily tasks.
• Forklift operation experience and safety compliance.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates; assign daily tasks and prioritize work.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and meet quality standards.
• Maintain staffing and schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction while maintaining quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift operation

WMS knowledge

Communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Time management

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate degree or related field

Forklift license required or able to obtain

Supervisory experience

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing a warehouse department by customarily and regularly directing the work of at least two or more full time associates or their equivalent associates that report to them The individual in this position will oversee and coordinate daily warehousing activities implement production productivity quality and customer service standards and achieve the appropriate level of production within established time limits

Hours 630am 230pm Mon Fri Overtime including weekends may be required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise associates engaged in various warehouse functions; assign and prioritize daily tasks; determine priorities and work assignments; ensure accuracy completeness and condition of shipments products and materials
• Maintain staffing level to accomplish warehouse operations in an effective and efficient manner; prepare work schedules to meet customer requirements and expectations and company schedules and specifications; use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements; make sure team members and co workers have the information needed to perform their job duties; approve leave and overtime as appropriate
• Lead regular and periodic department meetings; ensure labor and other expenses are in line with budget
• Inspect operations to ensure compliance with company policies procedures specifications and customer requirements and expectations
• Measure track and report on quality and productivity of assigned departments
• Direct storage of products inventory activities shipping and receiving loading and unloading cycle counts incoming and outgoing receipts and documentation and other warehousing related activities
• Manage the state of the powered industrial truck fleet; responsible for organizing preventative maintenance and requisitioning new or replacement equipment
• Monitors the flow of paperwork for timely data entry
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback training and encouragement
• Ensure team members have access to provide regular feedback and understand how their job duties support the companys mission and have the right toolsresources to do their jobs well
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager in discussing matters of importance
• Continually evaluate processes make recommendations and implement improvements to optimize efficiency
• Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure the team is adhering to them
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead team in continuous improvement activities
• Adhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times
• Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standards
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• An individual qualified for this job must be able to Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships
• Use good judgement when making decisions
• Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work and safety procedures
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and other motorized equipment
• Operate a computerPC proficiency
• Understand and use warehouse management systems
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers
• Present information clearly and accurately
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks
• Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness
• Handle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectively
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledge
• Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done
• Use equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective manner
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times
• Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co workers internalexternal customers and vendors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a related field six months related experience or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above duties
• Must be able to obtain forklift license through Highline Warren Distribution
• Proven warehouse supervisory experience
• Warehouse and logistics experience preferred
• Managementleadership experience or education preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Remain in a stationary position while supervising team members and completing office tasksRegularly move about to perform job duties and while supervising warehousing functions in a large warehouse facilityAscenddescend stairsladders while supervising warehousing functions and team membersReach overhead to unload products conduct inventory audits and check equipmentOperate position and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment including forkliftsObserve and interact with associates and equipment in warehouse settingPerceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and have the ability to exchange detailed information

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation andor office equipment noiseThe individual will also be expected to work in a warehouse environment which may include being exposed to moving machinery working in highprecarious places marked changes in temperature and humidity and dust odors and fumes Typical noise level is loudADAADAAA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments