1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to be based out of Kent, WA. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this person will be responsible for managing all distribution functions for the Kent location, including safety programs, shipping & receiving, inventory management, and warehousing on their assigned shift. This position will lead a department of approximately 5-10 employees. The Distribution Center is presently working day shifts M-F, with occasional Saturday work.

 What you’ll do:

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of previous supervisory experience.  Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus,  

What you’ll bring:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with our Customer Service, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, and Transportation departments, this position will oversee the assigned shift operations including distribution, warehousing and fulfillment operations by maintaining and enhancing existing standard work.
• Coordinate & plan all activity on the distribution center docks, including the timing and location for carriers to be loaded. Transportation types include flatbed, dry van, containers, LTL, will call and small parcel.
• Achievement of financial objectives for shift by managing controllable expenses.
• Development of a safety culture in which all safety related programs are current, monitored, and enforced. 
• Drive consistency and cost reduction through the creation and implementation of improvements to our standard work. 
• Develop and implement processes to improve the Commercial Metrics, Atkore’s measure of on-time delivery.
• Accountable for managing and updating KPI boards.
• Ensure that the team honors our Atkore core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence in all aspects of their daily work.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a high-volume Distribution Center in a supervisory role, with focus on receiving, picking, and shipping.
• Experience in managing distribution center KPI compliance.
• Trained in development and mentoring of all distribution center team members.
• Track record of continuous improvement in safety metrics and program management.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills that have resulted in strategic and tactical goal attainment.
• Experience participating in cross functional Kaizen and Lean events.
• Comprehensive oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive experience with WMS and Scanning Systems operations and capabilities. JDEdwards preferred. Experience with WMS implementations a plus.
• Travel less than 5%.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Be managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity. 
• Have basic knowledge on maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Be performing daily inspections of the warehouse grounds.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
• Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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