What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Acuity Brands?
We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
Job Summary
Acuity Brands is seeking a highly motivated Distribution Supervisor with experience driving improvement in a distribution or shipping/receiving environment.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Supervises 25-40 hourly employees in a distribution/shipping environment.
- Drives safety, quality, and productivity performance in accordance with Lean principles, standard work and customer requirements.
- Determines daily manpower and work assignments for employees to adjust for fluctuations in demand.
- Approves payroll, administers corrective action and discipline as needed.
- May be scheduled on shifts and weekends without additional management support.
- Pay frequency: Monthly
- Shift: Nights
Education (minimum education required)
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a distribution/shipping environment, preferably high volume.
- Must be available to work night shift, flexibility of 4,10 schedule (8 pm to 6:30 am).
- High School diploma or equivalent; Technical or Bachelors' Degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years previous supervisory experience in a distribution setting.
- Experience with Lean principles and exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement events is preferred.
- Experience in problem solving, communication and conflict resolution.
- High degree of comfort with computer usage.
- Able to read, write and speak English.
- Able to stand 10-12 hours per day, lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
- Able to see, hear and comprehend in a noisy, environment.
- Able to tolerate temperature ranges of 40 - 90 degrees F.
- Able to work other shifts and/or weekend hours.
Physical Requirements
- Medium work
Travel Requirements
- 0%
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
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