Warehouse Supervisor

Overview

Auto Plus is a leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor in the U.S. We bring together unmatched expertise with best-in-class parts and customer service for the most reliable automotive aftermarket parts store experience. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, Auto Plus has more than 4,000 Team Members with decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, united to deliver on our Auto Plus Promise: We exceed expectations with expertise at every turn. Auto Plus has more than 300 locations, including corporate-owned stores, independent Auto Plus member locations and commercial parts-focused Pep Boys retail stores, and 21 distribution centers. We aspire to be the most trusted business partner and employer in the automotive aftermarket.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing functions of inventory integrity, asset management and human resources in their assigned department within the distribution center during their assigned shift. The position is flexible and encompasses a variety of functions including stocking, picking and shipping. This position is also responsible for ensuring their department attains monthly and annual performance objectives set by management. This position will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and cherry pickers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures during assigned shift
• Perform inventory controls and maintain high quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Meet with direct reports on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) to communicate company information including new initiatives, financial performance, goals and objectives, benchmarks and best practices
• Support the constant improvement in operational excellence through various methods including distribution center operations audits, policy and procedure reviews, and operations of the distribution center during assigned shift
• Provide training and tools, as needed, during assigned shift to ensure tasks, communication and feedback comply with guidelines and track compliance with company policies and procedures
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend to leadership for consideration to implement the necessary tools and processes for the distribution center to efficiently operate, optimizing workload, profitability and productivity
• Utilize RF scanners to complete tasks
• Ensure stocking team accurately, efficiently, and neatly puts in-bound product on the shelves in the appropriate location
• Ensure picking team accurately, efficiently, and neatly picks product from the shelves to fulfill orders
• Ensure shipping team accurately, efficiently, and neatly consolidates product and packs out-bound orders to be shipped
• Must complete hazmat and/or forklift training; follow all safety regulations and protocols regarding material handling equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain is required
• 1 - 2 years of supervisor experience is preferred
• Experience with an auto parts distributor is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel are required
• Ability to communicate at every level of the organization
• Ability to exercise judgement and work independently is required
• Strong customer service focus
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Leadership skills and coaching style that builds teamwork
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage time
• Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Hazmat and/or forklift certification is a plus
• Valid driver's license is required

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching
• Full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs
• Lifting of heavy equipment up to 50 pounds
• May work outside and be exposed to weather
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May drive a vehicle if needed