Warehouse Supervisor

Purpose: Assists Warehouse Manager in coordinating work activities across one or more functional areas of shipping, receiving, kitting and cycle counting, will study processes for effectiveness, as well as suggest improvements to procedures, and acts to improve efficiency and/or reduce costs.

Essential Functions:

• Takes full responsibility for all duties and operations of the warehouse in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

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  Tracking and reporting Key Performance Indicators. Working with Warehouse Manager to improve

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  Directs staff and oversees the completion of tasks for one or more of the following activities:

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  Receives incoming material, products and/or supplies.

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  Counts items received and verifies them against packing lists, recording any discrepancies or damage.

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  Moves materials, products or supplies from the designated receiving areas to the designated storage areas.

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  Attaches a location identification tag or label to each pallet denoting where the pallet will be stored.

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  Re-packs material or product based on damaged or deteriorated containers as necessary.

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  Reads the document and/or follows verbal instructions to determine the materials or products to be shipped and how the order is to be shipped.

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  Pulls materials or products from storage areas and/or work sites for orders to be processed and moves the materials or products to the designated production or shipping areas.

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  Lifts heavy objects by hand and/or moves material in a safe manner using a hand truck, a gas or electric powered forklift or other material handling equipment.

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  Packs materials or products as required on the shipping documents and/or based on the type of transportation applicable.

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  Enters all information required on the shipping or receiving documents and/or appropriate forms relating to piece counts, # of containers, weights, # of pallets, location and your initials and date.

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  Attaches identifying tags or labels to the material or product packages and marks information on cases, pallets, and/or other containers.

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  Reviews the shipping document to insure all required items are pulled correctly and are included for the shipment.

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  Loads trucks with material and product ready for shipment. Unloads trucks containing purchased material, product and /or supplies.

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  Performs cycle counting as directed.

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  Cleans work area, machines, and equipment as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• 5 years of warehouse or production experience
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations or related field a plus

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with equipment. Must be able to safely lift 30-70 pounds.
• Hours vary. Typically, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday.
  • Additional hours may be required.
  • Saturdays could be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, walk, and move about the warehouse.
• Talk and hear both in person and on the telephone.
• Use hands and fingers to type, write, and use the computer and telephone system.
• Read reports and use the computer on a regular basis.