Warehouse Supervisor I - Houston, TX

Wurth Group of North America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurth Louis and Company (WLAC) in Houston, TX seeks an experienced warehouse supervisor to oversee material receipt, shipping, inventory control, and staff development. The role emphasizes efficient logistics, safety compliance, and collaboration with Purchasing to maintain optimal stock levels.

You will lead the team on site, ensure timely deliveries, manage overtime and expenses, and enforce disciplinary measures as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in distribution required
• 2-4 years in leadership role
• Must possess strong communication, organization, delegation, and PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all material is received into the warehouse and shipped to branches and customers in the most efficient manner.
• Ensure prompt deliveries and vendor pick-ups.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced.
• Interface with Purchasing to ensure inventory is at appropriate levels.
• Ensure damaged or off-quality merchandise is reported to Purchasing.
• Coordinate cycle counts, identify which products should be inventoried monthly.
• Ensure inventory numbers are accurate.
• Resolve transfer and receiving discrepancies.
• Prepare departmental control overtime and expenses.
• Maintain an efficient and effective staff by interviewing and selecting qualified employees, overseeing departmental training, conducting performance reviews, recommending salary increases, transfers, promotions.
• Recommend, write, and deliver disciplinary measures in accordance to company guidelines.
• Ensure Health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

PC skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Wurth Louis and Company employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all material is received into the warehouse and shipped to branches and customers in the most efficient manner.
• Ensure prompt deliveries and vendor pick-ups.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced.
• Interface with Purchasing to ensure inventory is at appropriate levels.
• Ensure damaged or off-quality merchandise is reported to Purchasing.
• Coordinate cycle counts, identify which products should be inventoried monthly.
• Ensure inventory numbers are accurate.
• Resolve transfer and receiving discrepancies.
• Prepare departmental control overtime and expenses.
• Maintain an efficient and effective staff by interviewing and selecting qualified employees, overseeing departmental training, conducting performance reviews, recommending salary increases, transfers, promotions.
• Recommend, write, and deliver disciplinary measures in accordance to company guidelines.
• Ensure Health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Building a Successful Team
• Coaching
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Delegating Responsibility
• Developing Others
• Follow-Up
• Initiating Action
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Awareness

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience required, distribution background preferred.
• 2-4 years in leadership role
• Must possess strong communication, organization, delegation, and PC skills required.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College preferred.

Schedule:

Onsite Monday to Friday

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 lbs. of material, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry and calculator use, grasping, repetitive motions, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between locations. Use of both hands is required. This role is a safety sensitive position.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

Wurth Louis and Company (WLAC) is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization and is based on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

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