Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Warehouse Supervisor 1

Warehouse & FulfillmentPosted on Nov 10

Full-time$57.8k - $65k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least three years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience is required.
At least one year of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience is required.
Experience working in a high-volume distribution environment is required.
Strong leadership and team-building skills are required.
The ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees is required.
Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and productivity management is required.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners is required.
Strong computer skills and the ability to navigate the internet, Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook are required.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
The ability to work overtime and weekends as needed is required.
The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, push or pull up to 300 pounds, and climb ladders without assistance is required.
The ability to stand and walk for extended periods is required.
The ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and moving equipment is required.
The ability to operate or become certified to operate material handling equipment as required is required.

Responsibilities

Support the Branch Manager in planning, scheduling, directing, and executing the branch’s day-to-day warehouse activities.
Supervise receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities.
Monitor productivity, quality, and service levels to meet operational goals.
Schedule labor and allocate resources to support workflow demands.
Coach, train, and develop employees to improve performance and engagement.
Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues in a timely and consistent manner.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and performance management matters.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supervising teams in a distribution center or book fulfillment environment is preferred.
Experience with labor planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

Job Description:

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading. We are currently in search of a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor to support our local branch team.

This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation and sick time, salary continuation benefits, parental leave, 401k w/ company match, employee stock purchase plan, and a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise.

Qualified candidates will be able to support the Branch Manager in the planning, scheduling, directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess the team to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities.
Monitor productivity, quality, and service levels to meet operational goals.
Schedule labor and allocate resources to support workflow demands.
Coach, train, and develop employees to improve performance and engagement.
Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues in a timely and consistent manner.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and performance management matters.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
Experience working in a high-volume distribution environment.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and productivity management.
Proficiency using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners.
Strong computer skills; ability to navigate the internet, MS Office, Teams and Outlook.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Preferred

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
Experience supervising teams in a distribution center or book fulfillment environment.
Experience with labor planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and around moving equipment.
Ability to operate or become certified to operate material handling equipment as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Nebraska

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 57,800.00 - 65,000.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

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About the Company

Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Scholastic creates and distributes children’s books and learning content through direct-to-school channels that connect publishers with students. Its products include classroom books, magazines, and reading programs sold via book clubs and in-school book fairs, with purchases tied to teachers and schools. It differentiates itself through an established school-based distribution network that links content, classrooms, and commerce, built up through acquisitions like Grolier and popular series such as The Hunger Games and Captain Underpants. Its goal is to grow a kid-focused media ecosystem by delivering affordable reading material directly into schools and classrooms while expanding its brands worldwide.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1977

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