Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

To support the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is efficient and meet high quality standards through continuous improvement and modernization.

Hours are from 5 : 00PM-2 : 00AM

Tasks and Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the

• Supervising and coaching your Warehouse teams
• Weekly team / huddle with Warehouse Lead
• Monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Lead
• Assist and / or set with the annual mid & end year reviews with the Warehouse Lead
• Assist and / or set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Leads
• Assist in execution of District Tactical Business Plan
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment
• Responsible for execution of Expeditors warehouse procedures, safety and compliance standards
• Maintain a clean and professional facility (as per local standards)
• Responsible that all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract
• Provide weekly / monthly / annually input to warehouse budget, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
• Ensure your teams are staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
• Ensure coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
• Assist with Interview, onboard, develop, and support staff within area of responsibility, includes permanent and contingent staff, according the trainings schedule
• Support employee versatility (cross training)
• Responsible for execution of the processes in the area of responsibility, following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations
• Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost reduction through continuous improvement methods
• Participate in transitioning and onboarding new customers
• Manage, prevent, and resolve inventory, over / short / damage, process and customer exceptions
• Assist with perform process audits to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
• Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards

Physical Demands

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax / copy / scan machine, etc.
• Write with pencil / pen / marker
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk and driving a forklift truck.

Qualifications

• 4 years of industry specific knowledge
• Inventory management
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Proven leadership attitude and background
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English
30+ days ago