Warehouse Supervisor (Houston, TX)

Scholastic; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO (vacation, personal, sick)

50% Scholastic discount

401k with company match

Job summary

Scholastic is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to support its Texas branch. The role entails supervising daily warehousing activities, advancing safety protocols, and coordinating packing, shipping, and inventory management for book fairs and related events.

You will work with the Operations Manager to plan, schedule, direct, and execute day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with a sales/service distribution organization preferred.
• Ability to analyze, develop, and implement plans to achieve goals.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office and email proficiency.
• Ability to use scanners effectively with minimal errors.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to lead teams.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs; push/pull up to 300 lbs; climb ladders.
• Overtime and weekend availability.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring and recruiting for warehouse staff.
• Conduct orientation for new associates with mentor program.
• Supervise and train warehouse personnel; maintain morale and productivity.
• Evaluate and document performance; manage salary changes and goals.
• Expedite school re-orders and oversee UPS/ground shipping.
• Adhere to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC regulations.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and promote wellness.
• Investigate incidents with Branch Manager.
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in Labor Hours Tracking and production planning.
• Manage packing for fairs and stock replenishment.
• Oversee packing and display per schematics; seasonal resets.
• Ensure quality and monitor inventory levels.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and warehouse sales.
• Train staff on the inventoryScanner system.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Scholastic Reading Events are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together. At Scholastic Reading Events, we bring “the best school day of the year” in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Irresistibly defying expectations of how one must act in a library, Fairs raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host Fairs. And we’re just getting started… We’re here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and Employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic family.

We are currently in search of Warehouse Supervisor to support our local branch team. This full‑time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k with a company match. Qualified candidates will be able to support the Operations Manager in the planning, scheduling, directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess the team to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people. Serve as part of the team who builds and delivers Bookjoy as a Warehouse Supervisor. You are part of a dedicated team in an active environment where your daily activities of building a book fair include working safely, learning, demonstrating proficiency and meeting all productivity and quality requirement of your essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the hiring and recruiting process for warehouse staff.
• Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including introduction of a mentor to act as a “buddy” through 90‑day orientation period.
• Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within organization for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
• In conjunction with the Branch Manager, evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances; conduct all warehouse performance appraisals; recommend salary changes; and set performance goals.
• Accurately expedite school re‑orders in a timely manner, overseeing UPS/ground shipping.
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents, incorporating a wellness attitude among all staff members.
• Investigate job‑related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports in conjunction with Branch Manager.
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in Labor Hours Tracking – Actual vs. Budget.
• Assist Branch Manager in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L’s.
• Responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.
• May prepare daily packing schedules by reviewing turnovers, checking labels, and communicating specifics on packing instructions.
• Oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
• Oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied; including, but not limited to, matching loading procedures to warehouse/driver sheets.
• Reset picking lines to coordinate with corporate schematics, on a seasonal basis.
• Oversee the initial set up of fairs for daily deliveries to include accountability of all fair support materials.
• Emphasis on quality assurance of all outgoing products.
• Monitor inventory levels and inform management of status, avoiding out‑of‑stock situations.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
• Monitor sell rate of product to reduce out of stock shortages and recommend supplemental title replacements.
• Train staff on and maintain use of the Scanners for the Book Fairs inventory system.
• Meet, greet, and assist customers during open houses, warehouse sales, etc., in a courteous and positive manner.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.
• Responsible for the careful handling of all merchandise, avoiding damage, bending or tearing.
• Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.
• Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).

Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required, College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience with a sales/service distribution organization preferred.
• Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.
• Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work over‑time and weekends as needed.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co‑workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Valid drivers license & acceptable motor vehicle report. (If operating company vehicle –motor vehicle record check and drug screening)
• Time Type: Full time
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls Mgmt
• Location Region/State: Texas

EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company‑sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology‑based learning programs for pre‑K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school‑based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We’re always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee’s needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.