Operations Supervisor

Tasks

Position Objective:

Supervise, lead and direct warehouse personnel assigned to the picking, packing and shipping activities.  Coordinate daily activities to ensure they are handled in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. Secondary responsibilities include coordinating a Quality control program, managing the facility and equipment maintenance needs and additional project responsibility as they arise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritize daily work schedule for assigned warehouse personnel and set employee productivity targets, filling in as required.
• Supervise all inbound receipts and outbound shipments to ensure that they are executed within published KPI’s, standards and budgetary guidelines.
• Address and resolve operational or dealer related shipping issues.
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports through coaching, performance management and development activities.
• Supervise the integrity of all material movements to ensure proper counts and controls.
• Monitor and replenish any supplies and equipment needed in the warehouse.
• Provide coaching to personnel and develop a productive work team.
• Complete annual reviews of department employees.
• Counsel department personnel on performance issues as needed.
• Ensure operational training of personnel in the shipping function.
• Conduct training on hazardous materials handling and ensure compliance with hazardous and dangerous goods transportation regulations.
• Guarantee the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
• Ensure system related issues are addressed and/or corrected.
• Open/close facility as required.
• Maintain Dangerous Goods Certification and training for appropriate staff.
• Coordinate delivery and shipment of ocean container shipments to PAG.
• Create and maintain productivity/KPI information.
• Act as liaison with departmental suppliers and vendors.
• Manage costs and expenditures within departmental control.
• All other duties as assigned,
• Support a distribution environment that has multiple shifts operating from 3am – 9pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and possible holidays. Supervisory shifts will rotate to provide overall flexibility.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s or Associates Degree preferably in Business Management or Logistics. or equivalent work experience

Experience (Job and Industry):

• 5 years in a warehouse leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of hazardous materials regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Warehouse Management Systems. SAP EWM experience preferred.
• Experience in assigning work and effective supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of materials and supplies utilized.
• Experience in a performance based work environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Methods (Kaizen, 5S, etc.

Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and skills with MS Office Suite applications
• Knowledge and experience with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) environment
• Knowledge and experience leading a team of individuals.

Competencies:

• Warehouse environment
• Heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds
• Sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling and extensive standing and walking on concrete surfaces
• Ability to work under pressure

At a Glance

Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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