Warehouse Supervisor

Dollar General; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a supervisor to oversee the timely receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise in the distribution center. The role may supervise employees operating rolling stock and automated equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Key duties include reviewing WMS reports, resolving issues via SOPs, and coordinating staffing with the Inbound/Outbound Manager. The incumbent will monitor labor programs and conduct regular reviews with management.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory accounting.
• Knowledge of specific inbound or outbound functions within the distribution center.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills necessary to assist employees in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
• Good oral and written communication skills to include interviewing skills.
• Computer skills: warehouse management systems, Word, Excel, and payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise.
• May supervise employees operating rolling stock or automated equipment.
• Review WMS reports and notify WMS personnel of issues.
• Resolve problems using SOPs and communicate with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Review staffing plans and staffing levels with the Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Conduct weekly and monthly staffing reviews with the Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Partner with Training Department on new employee development tracking.
• Identify improvement areas using Productivity Improvement Plan.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Inbound/outbound functions

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Interviews & communication

KRONOS payroll system

Tools

WMS

KRONOS

Word

Excel

Job description

Supervises the timely receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise. May supervise employees who operate rolling stock equipment and/or automated equipment.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews WMS reports; notifies WMS personnel regarding shutdowns or other WMS failures.
• Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Reviews reports to determine daily department staffing levels; reviews staffing plan with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Develops continuity in utilization of Labor Transfer pay program.
• Conducts weekly and monthly staffing review with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Partners with Training Department to monitor new employee development tracking.
• Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan process to identify improvement areas.
• Reviews quality measurements and reports status to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Maintains employee records on a daily basis.
• Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate employee injuries.
• Conducts annual employee reviews and merit increase evaluations.
• Interviews and selects candidates for employment in partnership with Human Resources department.
• Performs counseling sessions and is empowered to dismiss employees in applicable situations.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Understanding of inventory accounting.
• Knowledge of specific inbound or outbound functions within the distribution center.
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills necessary to assist employees in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
• Good oral and written communication skills to include interviewing skills.
• Computer skills: warehouse management systems, Word, Excel, and payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Automated distribution center experience preferred.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise.
• Exposure to changing climatic conditions.
• Exposure to dust, lighting and noise.
• Some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling may be required to assist employees when necessary.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.