What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Supervisor position at DHL?
Job Title: Warehouse Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Job Location: Romulus, MI
We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor who will support and ensure the warehouse and forward operational activities are in alignment with profit and expense goals, while providing the highest possible service to the market customer base. This position will be a 2nd Shift 3:30PM - 12AM role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages, oversees, and performs supervisory tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, kitting, loading/unloading, putting-away, cycle and wall to wall counting, customs control, inventory auditing and inventory management and control.
- Will manage the use of material handling equipment such as pallet movers, standup forklifts, swing-reach trucks, and order pickers
- Provides customer support for logistics problems.
- Coordinates transportation of customer materials to and from the Hub/Gateway facility.
- Manages inbound shipment receipt and inventory control, warehousing, customs control, and outbound shipment preparation and dispatch
- Assumes responsibility for good working practices, safety, and security for customer inventory and warehouse staff
- Coordinates with station, regional management and service centers regarding development and retention of customer base.
- Develops, recommends and implements process and procedure improvements for service delivery to the customer.
- Provides customized solutions for customers in the areas of warehousing, inventory control and analysis, transportation, and technical support
Skills / Requirements:
- 1 years' supervisory experience within the warehousing / freight forwarding / logistics / transportation industry required
- Experience with warehouse safety procedures and protocols required
- Experience with Hazmat / Dangerous Goods freight is preferred
- Experience working in a unionized environment a plus
- Comprehensive knowledge of distribution methods and standard warehouse operating procedures required
- Demonstrated ability to apply technology-operating tools (WMS-Barcode Scanning, Track & Trace)
- Demonstrated leadership ability to include driving KPIs, employee engagement / team building.
- Strong ability to develop, coach, train, and mentor staff to success
Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU?
- It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you’re working with an ethical and socially responsible company.
- We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give.
- And that’s why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices:
Global Top Employer for 3 consecutive years - 2022 in 40 countries
Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World
Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization:
DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.
About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.
Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.
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