Warehouse Supervisor

Aventure Staffing; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 38,641 - 55,035; Full time

Job summary

AventureStaffing is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Estherville, IA. As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will direct the shipping process to ensure orders are pulled, packed and shipped to the customer's requirements, and you will oversee daily cycle counting and supervise the material handlers, receiving clerks, inventory clerks and shipping lead.

You will manage workload, reallocate duties as needed, ensure policy compliance, oversee product quality related to inventory and shipping, work with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience supervising employees in a warehouse.
• 2–5 years experience with cycle counting or similar inventory control.
• Must be forklift certified and able to train others on forklift operation.
• Experience with ERP systems and basic computer software (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Shipping Lead, Material Handlers, Receiving Clerks, Inventory Clerks, and Warehouse Clerks.
• Monitor daily activities and ensure workload coverage for each area.
• Reallocate duties as needed to meet department goals.
• Oversee all processes and policies within the department for compliance.
• Oversee product quality across inventory, storage, packing, handling and shipping.
• Oversee freight pricing and contracts and ensure carrier performance.
• Run ERP reports and perform cycle counts; reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Cycle counting

Warehouse supervision

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor Pay: $34+/hour DOE 1st Shift

Job Summary

Direct Hire Opportunity!AventureStaffing is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Estherville, IA. As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing the shipping process to ensure all customer orders are pulled, packed and shipped according to the customer’s requirements. You will also oversee the daily cycle counting and supervising the material handlers, receiving clerks, inventory clerks and shipping lead.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the following positions and their related job functions: Shipping Lead, Material Handlers, Receiving Clerks, Inventory Clerks, and Warehouse Clerks, as well as other positions as assigned or developed within the department.
• Monitor the daily activities of employees and ensure the workload for each area is covered.
• Reallocate duties as needed.
• Oversee all processes, policies, and procedures within the department for compliance.
• Oversee all product quality aspects related to inventory, storage, packing, handling, and shipping.
• Oversee freight company pricing and contracts.
• Ensure freight carriers meet or exceed our delivery and customer service expectations for the company and our customers.
• Run reports from the company ERP system (Daily Cycle Count Report).
• Perform cycle counts and compare the data to the system reports.
• Reconcile discrepancies/inaccuracies.
• Verify adjustments with the Materials Manager.
• Post results of the cycle count in the ERP.
• Perform backup in the department when staff members are absent or as needed.
• Supervisor duties include, but are not limited to:
• Approving employee time off using the company's ADP HRIS system.
• Overseeing employee schedules for department coverage.
• Completing employee performance reviews.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work with HR to hire employees.
• Collaborate with Human Resources as needed to develop staff, conduct performance reviews, implement improvement plans, and support underperforming employees.
• Train new and current employees on position duties, standard operating procedures, systems, and company policies.
• Coordinate with the team to resolve system or procedural issues.
• Maintain overall appearance, cleanliness, and order of assigned warehouse and department areas.
• Fill in as needed in other areas to assist the department or other departments at the facility.
• Hands-on leader.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of a staff that will be developed and may include the following positions: the Shipping Lead, Material Handlers, Receiving Clerks, Inventory Clerks, and Warehouse Clerks.
• Locations: Minnesota and Iowa.
• Additional positions as assigned or as they are developed within the department.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience working as a cycle counter or similar position.
• 2-5 years of experience supervising employees working in a warehouse or a similar environment.
• Requires a minimum of (36) months forklift driving experience.
• Must be certified to drive a forklift and certified to train other employees on how to drive a forklift according to required safety standards.
• Prefer 5+ overall experience, as this role in Iowa will require a self-starter with value-add skills coming in the door.

Job Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Requires working knowledge of ERP systems and the ability to learn the company's computer systems at a skill level that allows the employee to perform current job duties in a high-functioning manner.
• Previous experience supervising employees positively and effectively.
• Requires knowledge of standard inventory management practices.
• Requires the ability to effectively use basic computer software systems, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with staff and management.
• Requires the ability to safely and effectively operate industrial equipment, including, but not limited to, a forklift and pallet jack.
• Requires the ability to assess a situation, draw a valid conclusion, and make sound recommendations and decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75lbs on an inconsistent basis.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, lift, push, pull, and move about the facility.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate industrial equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.

Compensation

$34+ per hour, based on experience. Our job is to get YOU hired (and it's free!)