Yard & Warehouse Operations Lead

Anixter International; Jeffersonville (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International’s Jeffersonville, GA location is seeking a Supervisor, Yard Operations to oversee daily yard and warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. You will coach and guide associates, manage performance, and ensure adherence to safety and company policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating assignments, monitoring metrics, improving processes, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• Fork Lift Certification preferred.
• 3 years warehouse and distribution operations experience.
• 1 year experience leading warehouse associates.
• Ability to operate a forklift or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes.
• Knowledge of electrical, construction or mechanical products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and use business planning systems.
• Resolve problems in a timely manner under stressful situations.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to anticipate and prepare for customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee work assignments to achieve inbound and outbound service requirements
• Direct achievement of performance objectives related to productivity, quality, service, and safety
• Monitor workflow, work completed, error rates and related metrics and takes corrective action
• Ensure procedures are observed, implemented, and enforced
• Confirm quality and inspection process is accurate and excess costs are eliminated
• Ensure safe working environment and follows safety regulations
• Maintain accurate time, attendance, and performance management records
• Maintain positive employee relations and morale
• Recommend performance management actions
• Assist in developing and documenting warehouse processes
• Establish and monitors performance standards for warehouse functions, including pick, pack, and ship
• Process returned merchandise
• Establish and monitors performance standards for equipment, assembly, housekeeping, etc.
• Develop and implements training certification programs and ensures warehouse employees receive training

Skills

Forklift certification

Inventory control

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Hand and power tools

Customer needs anticipation

Basic computer skills

Learning business systems

Stress management

Team environment adaptation

Electrical/mechanical product literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation tools

Business planning systems

Job description

Wesco International’s Jeffersonville, GA location is seeking a Supervisor, Yard Operations to oversee daily yard and warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. You will coach and guide associates, manage performance, and ensure adherence to safety and company policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating assignments, monitoring metrics, improving processes, and maintaining accurate records.