The Facility Supervisor coordinates the movement of customers' materials from suppliers through our Service Center Network.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.
• Directs oversight of Distribution Center staff with input on hiring, training, scheduling, etc.
• Prioritizes and control workload in and out of the warehouse in order to meet customer's transportation schedules.
• Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding warehouse operations.
• Oversees inbound tracking, receiving, put-away, cycle count, and inventory control procedures.
• Supervises picking, packing, and timely staging of outbound orders.
• Maintains a profitable and professional relationship with carriers. Looks for new opportunities for carrier development when possible.
• Works to improve safety record and looks for new opportunities to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conducts or facilitates safety training as needed or required.
• Ensures employees are trained to the level necessary to perform the essential functions of their job in a timely manner.
• Takes an active role in process improvements.
• Works with the Customer and resolves issues (may require limited travel).
• Maintains a professional environment that fosters team spirit while achieving customer demands. Assumes new team roles, shares relevant information, and conducts team meetings on a regular basis.
• Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory.
• Leads and directs the work of others, enhancing a team environment.
• Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Three to five years experience in warehouse management in a medium sized warehouse operation. Prefer a degree in logistics and transportation.