Distribution Center Supervisor

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly supervises warehouse employees in the distribution center. Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Plans, directs, and coordinates all assigned functions in the area of responsibility. Responsible for personnel management, including hiring, training, performance management and compensation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and organize orders for from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned. Orders may be customer orders, IBTs or returns (excess and vendor).

• Creates detailed schedule time lines to ensure all inbound and outbound shipments meet specifications.
• Develops and provides input on labor requirements needed.
• Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries.
• Ensure all stock is pulled and loaded into the delivery vehicle with accompanying and necessary documents, in conjunction with delivery schedules maintaining a minimum accuracy rate of 99%.
• Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job. Follow-up to ensure results are achieved.
• Coordinates manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure Inbound and outbound deadlines are met.
• Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment and floor space for each distribution receipt.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet departmental schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of distribution center and its employees.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Confers with other Supervisor(s) and Managers to coordinate activities of department.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Adheres to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory
• Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels
• Participate in the annual physical inventory.
• Work on special projects as appointed by the warehouse manager
• Ability to assist with inventory control processes and procedures

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent is preferred
• Good computer skills, including database, spreadsheet, good working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (JDA, Manhattan, etc)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 plus years of warehouse and supervisory experience is required
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are required
• Effectively present information to customers, clients and other employees in 1 on 1 and small group

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Moderate physical effort and use or motor skills requiring manual dexterity.  Regularly stand, walk and sit.  On occasion lift, lower, carry product up to a max of 10 pounds by hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Large open environment

Noise level is typically moderate

Lots of activity , workers and equipment constantly moving, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules

EQUIPMENT

 OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job.

PAY STATEMENT

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly supervises warehouse employees in the distribution center. Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Plans, directs, and coordinates all assigned functions in the area of responsibility. Responsible for personnel management, including hiring, training, performance management and compensation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and organize orders for from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned. Orders may be customer orders, IBTs or returns (excess and vendor).

• Creates detailed schedule time lines to ensure all inbound and outbound shipments meet specifications.
• Develops and provides input on labor requirements needed.
• Package, label and ship customer orders by UPS, US Mail, bus, motor freight and local truck deliveries.
• Ensure all stock is pulled and loaded into the delivery vehicle with accompanying and necessary documents, in conjunction with delivery schedules maintaining a minimum accuracy rate of 99%.
• Train new employees on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and facilities utilized in the performance of their job. Follow-up to ensure results are achieved.
• Coordinates manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure Inbound and outbound deadlines are met.
• Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment and floor space for each distribution receipt.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet departmental schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of distribution center and its employees.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Confers with other Supervisor(s) and Managers to coordinate activities of department.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Adheres to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory
• Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels
• Participate in the annual physical inventory.
• Work on special projects as appointed by the warehouse manager
• Ability to assist with inventory control processes and procedures

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent is preferred
• Good computer skills, including database, spreadsheet, good working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (JDA, Manhattan, etc)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 plus years of warehouse and supervisory experience is required
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are required
• Effectively present information to customers, clients and other employees in 1 on 1 and small group

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Moderate physical effort and use or motor skills requiring manual dexterity.  Regularly stand, walk and sit.  On occasion lift, lower, carry product up to a max of 10 pounds by hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Large open environment

Noise level is typically moderate

Lots of activity , workers and equipment constantly moving, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules

EQUIPMENT

 OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job.

PAY STATEMENT

The annualized pay ranges vary based on work location. The salary range for this position is $35,568.00 – $78,000 per year, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits: In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, life and AD&D, paid time off, holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.