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Position Summary :
The Warehouse Supervisor holds a pivotal role within the warehouse operations team, with the primary responsibility of fostering associate engagement, enhancing productivity, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety within a designated area (inbound return orders, order picking, order sorting, or outbound/shipping). This is achieved through effective leadership and daily guidance provided to a team of numerous hourly associates. The Warehouse Supervisor is also accountable for close collaboration with peers in various departments to ensure that all decisions and outcomes are aligned with the overarching goals and objectives of the site. Effective communication with internal business teams, including inventory, customer solutions, sales, and warehouse operations, is an integral part of this role.
Important note: This position requires full-time on-site presence at the Savannah, GA factory. This role will involve overseeing daytime operations and leading a team of 13 hourly employees across 3 shifts, each with a Team Lead. The factory operates with 24-hour coverage from Monday to Friday. Additionally, there will be a rotating weekend schedule to provide an 8-hour coverage window for factory support on Saturdays and Sundays.
Key Responsibilities :
Supervise associates to pick merchandise and consolidate orders, pack orders, or ship packages direct to consumers and retail customers
Supervise secondary production functions associated with their currently assigned department, such as returns, return to vendor processes, make ready/audit functions, etc.
Implement optimal staffing mix during assigned shift for applicable department(s) in partnership with management the production/wave planning office
Supervise e-commerce and retail Warehouse operations (B2C, B2B)
Monitor Warehouse lines to ensure goods flow properly within the facility; communicate best practices for conveying goods to associates within department(s) of responsibility as well as upstream and downstream departments
Maintain accurate records of processed merchandise, packages and shipments, gift packaging, tracking numbers, etc. as well as associate productivity. Prepare daily reports of these metrics for the management team and provide appropriate feedback to associates to support accountability and recognition
Maintain high quality and productivity standards in assigned department(s) by providing continuous direction, training, and motivation to hourly associates (up to 75% time spent on warehouse floor)
Coach and develop Warehouse leads in the day to day motivation and support of hourly order processors
Ensure on-time order processing and Warehouse, keeping service level promises to our customers is critical
Present problem analysis of operational issues to the inbound/outbound manager on duty (such as dips in productivity) and recommend solutions in a creative and logical manner
Be solution oriented and routinely make recommendations for continuous improvement within the site
Exercise the autonomy to make operational decisions on the fly to keep the building plans on track and support the business
Responsible for assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organization policies and communications
In partnership with the Warehouse area, plan and use independent discretion to organize day-to-day operations activities/objectives.
Appropriately communicate with, follow up with, and support associates in a timely manner.
Ability to leverage the various systems in the facility to generate reports, understand trends and potential road blocks, interpret any corrective measures needed and execute plans to achieve desired outcome
Monitor hourly/daily reporting and escalate concerns when needed
Must be able to learn, understand, and regularly execute tasks related to the various software programs used to run the facility. i.e. ERP, WMS
Follow all established facility safety and security standards; set the example for, coach, and hold hourly associates accountable
Maintain a clean and safe working environment; ensure all equipment is in working order and that associates have the tools they need to be effective.
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Experience & Education Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business (or equivalent industry experience).
Minimum of 3+ years of previous distribution experience
Minimum 2+ years in a supervisory role.
Proficiency in an ERP system, preferred
Self-starter with unwavering integrity and confidence, capable of achieving even the most challenging objectives with limited supervision.
Effective communication skills at all levels of management, with customers and vendors.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key attributes include accuracy, timeliness, reliability, adaptability, and responsiveness.
A customer-focused mindset, coupled with strong data and analytical skills, is crucial.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
Proven experience in planning, along with a keen interest in continuous improvement.
We are seeking a results-oriented professional who excels in problem-solving and implementing change.
The potential for growth into positions of increasing responsibility is based on demonstrated results and capabilities.
This position requires a supervisory/managerial skill set, as it involves leading others, aligning actions and plans with strategies, fostering a learning culture, and building collaborative, motivated teams focused on achieving results.
Requisition ID: 352913
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