Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary

Directly supervises employees in the Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns, resolving problems and strive for continuous improvement.  This position is a working supervisory role and assist with the daily tasks on the warehouse floor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• • (15%) Plans, directs and oversees the accomplishment of assigned work through subordinate Leads to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining product quality.
  • (10%) Enforces conformance to specifications and compliance to work instructions to meet customer orders.
  • (10%) Oversees the coordination of distribution schedules and estimates the overall requirements for completion of job assignment.
  • (10%) Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
  • (5%)  Monitor inventory levels and communicate low levels concerns to buyers to prevent stock outs.
  • (5%)  Organize and participate in physical inventory and cycle counts..
  • (5%) Reviews sales orders and interprets specifications of job orders.  Assigns duties and adjusts workload as needed.
  • (5%)  Confirm accuracy of materials prepared for shipment against information contained in picking lists.
  •  (5%) Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, using continuous improvement methods.
  • (5%) Drives changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
  • (5%) Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
  • (5%) Motivates workers to achieve work goals.
  • (5%) Maintains time and production records, including housekeeping, material variance, inventory requirements and downtime database and communication from other Warehouses.
  • (5%) Collaborates with other Leads, Department Heads and Account Representatives to coordinate activities of individual departments and resolve customer related issues.
  • (5%)  Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks to assist in their performance.
  • Additional duties/projects as required.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates Degree from a college or university; or
• High School Diploma with 4 years equivalent experience

Required Skills

• 3-5 years working experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or similar industrial environment
• 2-3 years in a supervisory role
• Individual must be self-motivated with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Individual must be able to cultivate and maintain a positive culture and work environment.
• Individual must possess a willingness to learn and adapt to changing environment.
• Must possess moderate skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems including Bills of Materials is a strong plus.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for a non-climate controlled warehouse environment. Safety toe boots/shoes are required

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA Abloy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.