Motor Freight/LTL - Warehouse Supervisor II

Summary:

A Warehouse Supervisor II position leads, manages, and plans the activities of the warehouse team members to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. As a Supervisor on the Warehouse floor, this position is responsible for overall output, condition, quality, and capability of various functions in the warehouse.  Plans, organizes, and monitors the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received.  Ensures a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer. This position assures that processes procedures, equipment, documentation, and personnel are in place to meet the business objectives of their area and the company.

Duties:

• Invest in warehouse team members to develop a collaborative leadership style, while utilizing the tools, processes, procedures, equipment, and operations to meet the business objectives.
• Own the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse teams, including identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Effectively partner with the Operations Manager, Leads, other Supervisors to ensure daily tasks and quality standards are achieved.
• Empower warehouse team members performance to include coaching, training, and providing clear direction to meet customer requirements, warehouse demands and Company goals.

• Maintain Warehouse team members by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; and evaluating performance. 

• Communicate policies to warehouse team members and act as the primary information source for the team -maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking disciplinary action when needed
• Support departmental and site KPI's, including team Engagement, Safety, On Time Delivery, and Productivity
• Use sound judgement to make good decisions, leveraging data as needed.
• Implement and enforces all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all team members.
• Arranges maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of warehouse associates.
• Conducts daily meetings to convey daily tasks to employees.
• Responsible for ensuring necessary supplies are on hand to operate the warehouse efficiently.
• Evaluates performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Works in other areas as directed by management as needed or requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• 5+ years of warehouse operations experience preferred.
• Certified to operate forklifts, cherry pickers, swing reach trucks and RF Handheld experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skill set required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity, conflict management handling multiple priorities in a fast paced and changing work environment.
• Excellent communication skills while maintaining effective relationships.
• Ability to learn, process and present information effectively.
• Influencing with and without authority.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above should height and below the waist. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.

Internal employee eligibility:

• Employee should meet performance (ie: not been placed on a final written warning for performance and have less than 9 attendance points).
• Have been in current position for at least 6 months unless specified by job posting requirements due to business needs.
• Discussed the open position and received support from their manager to apply.
• Meet the minimum requirements for the job and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Submit an application by the closing date as stated in the posting.