Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

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Supervisor, warehouse provides weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics/reports to upper management utilizing Microsoft Office tools and legacy systems.

Supervisor, Warehouse Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion, including specific reporting and documentation that is required in order to continuously improve the operation
Supervise 16+ employees in the Split Case Department
Ensure that all daily departmental tasks/assignments (put aways, replenishments, picking of orders & shipments) are completed within company compliance standards and in a timely manner
Ability to work and/or Learn voice technology
Assist with the execution of departmental set up and break down for New Title and lay down releases
Complete all tasks assigned for Daily commitments
Ensure proper inventory levels are in place to fulfill orders
Delegate daily workload and maximize the use of staff to ensure consistent work flow while minimizing overtime hours
Monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining departmental reports properly and timely
Keep management informed of department progress/issues

Supervisor, Warehouse Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Supervisor, Warehouse

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, APICS, LSS, ASQ, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DC, RCRA, IMDG

Education for Supervisor, Warehouse

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the supervisor, warehouse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Education, Associates, Business, Business/Administration, Management, Engineering, General Education, Operations Management, Technical, Leadership

Skills for Supervisor, Warehouse

Desired skills for supervisor, warehouse include:

Microsoft Office
Site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution
Six Sigma process improvement
Email systems
Warehouse management systems
Work processes and tools within own area
Profit drivers to work processes within own area
Microsoft Office products
Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion

Desired experience for supervisor, warehouse includes:

Defuse employee issues in a timely manner
Encourage and uphold company safety standards
Maintain and exceed LM standards
Clear all Excess stock cartons Daily
Maintains and submits records of employee attendance, verifies information, and reports to the site payroll administrator
Works with the Outbound, Inbound, and Inventory Leads to achieve daily objectives, examines and identifies best methods, suggests process improvements, and implements updated procedures

Supervisor, Warehouse Examples

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Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of supervisor, warehouse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supervisor, warehouse
  • Leads implementation and operation of ISO & HACCP standards to ensure corporate objectives are met
  • Ensures a safe work environment & safety orientated culture
  • Responsible for the documentation of inbound and outbound material loads
  • Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, orderly receiving and stacking of product
  • Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment
  • Apply a 5 S concept to the work place, train staff in 5 S principles and then maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
  • Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and in accordance with OSHA an MSDS standards
  • Assure the integrity of the inventory through accurate process adherence and assist in conducting physical inventories
  • Assist the Operations Manager and DCM in developing, implementing and maintaining a lean culture and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with the Operations Manager and DCM on productivity related topics workforce planning
Qualifications for supervisor, warehouse
  • Reviews the buyback schedule and works with the Returns Administrator to maintain a steady flow of work providing an increased level of dealer service
  • Ensures that all rush and emergency orders are selected and delivered to SOP
  • Must have good working knowledge of ERP and inventory management
  • Must know shipping aspects such as inbound/ outbound, cross docking and temperature control materials
  • Accept feedback
  • High degree of familiarity with warehousing and/or interdependent plant operations
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Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a supervisor, warehouse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for supervisor, warehouse
  • Motivate warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure that predetermined productivity, cost and quality standards are achieved or exceeded
  • Ensures adherence to all standard operating procedures
  • Reviews receipt of materials to ensure purchase orders are open and quality/quantity of materials received is correct
  • Executes Supply Chain strategy TQM plans
  • Monitor all inventory and non-inventory items and assist in managing these assets to achieve the most appropriate stock levels and ordering schedules
  • Take inventories as required
  • Site Hazardous Materials Coordinator, working with St
  • Working with tank farm operations, rail cars, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, shipping, receiving the carriers who come on site
  • Meets warehouse financial standards by monitoring expenditures
  • Moves inventory by transacting materials to be moved to and from warehouse
Qualifications for supervisor, warehouse
  • Arranges and conducts disposal of hazardous waste materials according to environmental regulations
  • 5+ years’ experience Inventory Control
  • 5+ years’ experience process management
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and react quickly in emergency situations
  • Ability to drive a forklift when needed
  • Ability to supervise staff and delegate tasks
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Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supervisor, warehouse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supervisor, warehouse
  • Prior production or inventory experience preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Communicate and plan with peers and manager
  • High degree of English fluency required (written & oral)
  • Must be able to motivate employees
  • Day to day management of DC personnel
  • Contact stores weekly to confirm orders and service level
  • Responsible for operational Supervision of warehouse facilities/staff, shipping and receiving, pick and pack processes, inventory organization and counts
  • Inventory Control & auditing (cycle counts, product in pick locations, product rotation, dating, labeling, etc)
  • Monitors results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees
Qualifications for supervisor, warehouse
  • 5+ years previous experience managing or supervising a team
  • Strong understanding and ability to use technology
  • Knowledge of JDE system an Asset
  • Valid Forklift Operator Certificate an Asset
  • Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting
  • Must be willing to work an eveneing shift
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Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of supervisor, warehouse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supervisor, warehouse
  • Assumes direct responsibility for the Warehouse personnel
  • Run safety committee meetings at College Point and remote locations
  • Insure completion of receipts within 24 hours
  • Work with analyst to document receiving discrepancies
  • Visit remote sites/retail centers at least once per month
  • Supervise and coordinate all activities associated with assigned distribution center department
  • Responsible for kitting, light production duties and supervising production associates
  • Prepare and deliver quarterly employee performance and production reviews with warehouse employees
  • Hazardous training for all new employees
  • Minimum of 80 percent of time spent on the production floor
Qualifications for supervisor, warehouse
  • Valid and current forklift license
  • Working knowledge of ERP system preferred
  • Able to work weekends and OT as required
  • Plumbing industry experience preferred
  • SAP Inventory Management experience
  • BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration, related combination of experience/education may be accepted
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Supervisor, Warehouse Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supervisor, warehouse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supervisor, warehouse
  • Possess a working knowledge of all roles in the warehouse operation and fill in when needed
  • Partner with employees to resolve issues and lead by example
  • Maintain quarterly inventory of all equipment in the warehouse and offsite
  • Confirm each POS terminal has the correct operating system and appropriate default information
  • Liaison with
  • Supervise 6 employees in the Full Case Department and 15 employees in the Split Case Department
  • Continuous coaching of staff as necessary
  • 5 years warehouse/inventory experience preferred
  • Overall managing for the business from goods receipt to distribution to customer site
  • Manage Incheon logistic business to comply with corporate business rule for internal/external audit
Qualifications for supervisor, warehouse
  • Inventory management & planning systems experience required
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma approach
  • High MS Office Proficiency
  • Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to all warehouse employees
  • Ensure standard productivity and error standards are consistently met
  • Assess manpower requirements necessary to maintain established service levels

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