Receiving Supervisor

POSITION:                                         Receiving Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:                                  Warehouse

REFERENCE NUMBER:                      23-08

LOCATION:                                       Kent Warehouse

DURATION & STATUS:                     Full time and permanent

START:                                              ASAP

DEPARTMENT MISSION:                  As every sale comes through our team, we handle each customer's order with care, efficiency & accuracy.

ABOUT

Our passion lies in furniture and design, and it is the fuel that drives our global Retail Wholesale business. We started out as a family-run company and aim to maintain this as we continue to rapidly grow with 200 employees. We’re entrepreneurial. We challenge the status quo, aren’t afraid to try new ideas, and we leverage our agile structure to make smart decisions and find new opportunities. We’re a people-first company and what we do wouldn’t be possible without our customers and our team. Join our flexible work culture and team of creative and passionate individuals.

Learn more about our story and values on our website.

Generates daily operational plans to ensure product if offloaded, stowed and received in a timely fashion. Ensures goals within plan are met. Audits locations for accuracy to improve inventory health within building.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive wages plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits plan (health, dental, vision)
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous product discounts
• Recognition rewards
• Kitchen stocked with coffee, tea, and other amenities.
• Be part of a growing business

WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Executes on Daily Plan provided by General Manager
• Quickly reports on any roadblocks or issues
• Responsible for reporting of all team attendance issues (late arrivals or absences)
• Communicates closely with Team Lead to ensure workflow is appropriate and moving along in a manner to execute on the daily plan
• Corrects minor issues (piece count discrepancies on orders or container discrepancies)
• Enforces needs of Team Lead by immediately acting on any subordination from an employee
• Oversees creation and distribution of required paperwork for team (batches, count sheets, stow sheets)
• Communicates with Team Lead regarding progress against the plan of the day
• Assist Team Lead in holding a high standard for the Team- keeping people on task, accurate work, etc
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of their work area
• Orders supplies as needed for their team (pallets, pallet wrap, etc.)
• Communicates of any equipment needs to General Manager immediately
• Serves as a witness to delivery of disciplinary action

THE EXPERIENCE OF A STRONG CANDIDATE:

• Minimum of two years experience in a Lead or Supervisor role with a minimum of 5 reports
• Ability to regularly lift upwards of 75 lbs
• Comfortable with Outlook and Internet Browsers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable holding Team members accountable and delivering discipline as necessary
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work in an ambiguous environment and pivoting quickly when unexpected changes occur to the plan