Warehouse Supervisor

Dollar General; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Distribution Center Supervisor in South Boston, VA to oversee receipt, stocking, order filling and shipments.

You'll review staffing, apply SOPs, manage safety, conduct annual reviews, participate in interviews with HR, and maintain records while guiding a team in a fast-paced DC environment.

Experience with WMS and Kronos payroll systems preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• WMS experience preferred.
• Automated distribution center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise.
• Reviews staffing levels and coordinates with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
• Applies SOPs to resolve problems and communicates issues to managers.
• Maintains employee records and conducts annual reviews and merit increases.
• Participates in interviews and hiring in partnership with Human Resources.

Skills

Inventory accounting

WMS experience

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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.