Warehouse Supervisor

Article; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for efficiently managing warehouse operations, ensuring safety, and enhancing overall performance. You will embody a culture of trust and ownership while driving positive changes within the warehouse. This opportunity allows you to leverage your leadership skills while contributing to the growth of the department through innovative practices.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K matched contribution

Employee discounts

Paid maternity and parental leave

Vacation and Sick Days

Qualifications

• 4+ years work experience as a warehouse people leader.
• Strong computer skills including warehouse software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 13+ employees, including hiring and coaching.
• Ensure safe work procedures are followed.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business

Tools

Warehouse software packages

MS/Google suite proficiency

Job description

Department: Warehouse

Location: Richmond

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Hi there, we’re Article. Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Warehouse Supervisor, you’ll supervise Warehouse Associates who will unload containers of boxed furniture, organize the warehouse, and coordinate any shipments that need to be sent out. The Supervisor will act as a subject matter expert in these areas and collaborate with other operational leaders to drive continuous improvement.

Why We Need You:

Article’s Warehouse department receives all our boxed furniture, inspects and adds the inventory to our system, then stores all our boxed furniture which is then loaded into delivery trucks - they ensure the right products are going to the right customers.

Why Article?

As Warehouse Supervisor you will have a high level of autonomy, we call it having an Ownership Mindset, where you’re trusted to solve problems to ensure a safe and great working environment for your team while putting the customer at the heart of how we work - Customer Obsession.

Schedule: Monday - Friday working in our Richmond Warehouse for the 2nd shift (11AM - 8:30PM)

Location: 1660 Ashton Park Dr Colonial Heights VA 23834

We walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a safe workplace of respect, fairness, and fun.

What You’ll Do:

• Leading a team of 13+ employees including leads and associates. This includes hiring, communicating expectations, coaching, performance reviews and developing. You will also support performance management and terminations as necessary.
• Following safe work procedures and ensure team works safely at all times
• Determining staffing levels and assigning workload
• Identifying areas of improvement and establishing innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Support Article CDL Drivers
• Developing future leaders on the team to support our growth - you are always sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team
• Embodying and demonstrating Article's values and principles in all decision-making and actions
• Coordinating activities with other departments
• Maintaining accurate inventory through organization and effective processes
• Working with dispatch to coordinate and communicate outbound orders to be picked and loaded
• Selecting proper container, methods of packing, cushioning and packing procedures
• Preparing shipping documents for TL, LTL, and FedEx shipments
• Maintaining good housekeeping in work areas
• Working alongside associates to unload trucks, process returns, pick orders, and get the job done
  
  

Who You Are:

• 4+ work experience as a warehouse people leader who prioritizes safety
• A team player who is willing to pitch in and help get the job done
• Resourceful, flexible, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Ability to work independently and have an ownership mindset
• Strong computer skills including warehouse software packages and MS/Google suite proficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to input, retrieve, and analyze data
• Able to lift/maneuver up to 100 lbs. of merchandise by yourself
• Able to lift/maneuver heavy items (±300 lbs.) with a team member (team lift) and/or proper lifting equipment
• A degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business is an asset but not required
• Legally able to work in the US
• Completion of:
• Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test
• Criminal background check
• Article participates in E-Verify
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

The fine print:

• Benefits-eligible
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days
• 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
• 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
• 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)
• Other Benefits/Perks
• 4% 401K matched contribution
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount

The expected salary is $65,000 to $75,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

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From us, you can expect that humans will carefully review every application. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.

Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.

The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be made on a case-by-case basis, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.

Work Authorization:

Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.

For US-based roles, Article participates in E-Verify

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations are related to a disability or another protected characteristic. Applicants can also request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by notifying the hiring team or emailing [e-mail]. This email is dedicated to accommodation requests only—non-related messages will not receive a response.