Warehouse Supervisor
| JOB TITLE: | Warehouse Supervisor |
| FLSA STATUS: | Exempt |
| REPORTS TO: | Operations Manager |
| Department: | Warehouse |
| Job Overview |
The Warehouse Supervisor provides leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of warehousing. The Warehouse Supervisor’s role is to maintain a high level of productivity and continuous improvement in safety, reliability, order accuracy, cost savings, team building, and personnel management.
| Essential Functions |
- Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
- Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- In addition to supervising the warehouse team, this role would have day to day warehouse responsibilities and be trained in all aspects of the warehouse for coverage purposes
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining inventory organization following the established FIFO process
- Develop expert knowledge of warehouse processes and all associated equipment
- Reinforce a sense of urgency during periods of downtime; effectively communicate issues to the management team
- Communicate and work closely with other departments within Ebco’s operation
- Receive and process incoming inventory and materials
- Manage, organize, and retrieve inventory
- Outbound shipping and logistics
- Operating stock management tools, for example forklift operation
- Utilize Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and BarTender for tracking inventory.
- Other duties as assigned
| Requirements (Education, Certifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): |
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of prior experience in Warehouse. Warehouse management preferred. Strong ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds
- Ability to achieve results by encouraging and motivating others
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
- Detail-oriented and able to track multiple facets of the warehouse at any given time
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Forklift certification preferred but not required
| Physical Requirements and Working Environment | |
| Physical Demands |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. |
| Physical Factors |
Twisting Standing Driving Carrying Squatting Bending Reaching Lifting Sitting Walking Feeling |
| Tools Used | Forklift Equipment Office equipment |
| Environmental Conditions |
Low temperatures High temperatures Work near moving mechanical parts |
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I understand that I am employed at the discretion of Ebco and that my employment may be terminated with or without cause at the sole discretion of Ebco.
I understand that I am to read and familiarize myself with contents of this job description and execute the duties as described. I further understand that my employment with Ebco is for no definite period, and that this job description is not a contract of employment, but rather a helpful summary of my job duties. I understand that I am responsible for other duties as assigned by my supervisor or management.
I also understand that during my employment, management may find it necessary to modify my job and this job description. They may do so with or without prior notice to me.
Type of Employment: Full-Time
