Warehouse Supervisor

Dollar General; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Distribution Center in Walton, KY seeks a supervisor to oversee timely receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. You will supervise staff operating equipment, review WMS reports, and plan staffing with the Inbound/Outbound Manager.

Collaboration with HR for hiring and training is essential, with emphasis on safety and process improvement. Two-plus years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of WMS, Kronos, and Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and WMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise.
• Supervise employees operating equipment and ensure safety.
• Review WMS reports and communicate issues to management.
• Plan staffing levels and conduct regular staffing reviews.
• Collaborate with Training and HR for development and counseling.

Skills

Inventory accounting

WMS knowledge

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Oral and written communication

KRONOS/time payroll systems

Microsoft Word/Excel

Inbound/outbound operations

Tools

WMS

KRONOS

Excel

Word

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.