Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for all areas of warehousing and provides leadership to the warehouse team. This role maintains inventory controls by performing daily cycle counting and inventory  control activities related to the movement of materials throughout the warehouse.

Scope and Complexity

• Provides guidance to individual contributor subordinates within the latitude of established 
  company policies.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate 
  organization(s).
• Can make staffing (hire/fire) decisions within budget and writes performance reviews 
  and makes salary decisions.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data 
  requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement effective warehousing, logistics and inventory  management programs.
• Develop, monitor, and publish KPI metrics for warehouse performance.  Analyze and report on variances, with appropriate corrective action plans.
• Manage all day-to-day warehouse activities, including warehouse team and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Train and mentor warehouse personnel.
• Coordinate with factory team and corporate departments to facilitate communication throughout the company.
• Maintain a safe warehouse environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may  change at any time with or without cause.

Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through mutual trust 
and respect; personal accountability and integrity; desire for growth and learning opportunities; teamwork; 
positive, honest and effective communication and professional interactions with co-workers, supervisors, 
customers and partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• One (1) year experience working in a warehouse role.

Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the  essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Advanced understanding of warehouse operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirement as well as company policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.

Competencies

• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high  energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Situational Adaptability Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Physical Work Environment

Manufacturing & Warehouse Environment: Duties are performed in large open warehouse environments with frequent noise and vibration. May be exposed to occasional temperature fluctuations, humidity,  hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, and atmospherics 
conditions.

Benefits

• Subsidized On-site Vending
• Free Shoe Program
• KEEN Employee & Family Discount Program
• 401k retirement savings program with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Outdoor Industry discounts

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.  Learn more about what we’re doing for a better planet here.  

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples. KEEN is an equal opportunity employer.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.