Operations Supervisor-1st Shift

About Sunland: 

Celebrating over 40 years in business, Sunland Logistics Solutions is a Top 100 third-party logistics provider helping shippers & manufacturers do what they do better. With an expanding network of fulfillment & distribution centers across the U.S., Sunland helps companies improve supply chain performance & enhance customer experience with lean warehouse solutions, connected technologies & value-added logistics services.

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question “What makes Sunland a great place to work?” continues to be, “The people & the culture.”

As Sunland has grown from a local to a national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues. Sunland’s Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all warehouse activities on a daily basis including shipping and receiving of customer products consistent with Company objectives

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity

· Ensure efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment

· Assist in establishment of work schedules

· Ensure implementation of work schedules and effective assignment of job duties for efficient completion

· Maintain product locator and ensure optimal utilization of space

· Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse

· Ensure cleanliness of work area through efficient housekeeping

· Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety

· Direct the operations of work teams to achieve objectives

· Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner

· Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories

· Maintain area of responsibility to strict Sunland Logistics Solutions and customer sanitation standards

· Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work of forklift drivers, team leaders and other warehouse personnel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Experience in warehouse supervision or equivalent experience

· Broad knowledge of warehouse operations

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts

· Ability to interpret technical documents

· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office operations)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

College degree or High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience in warehouse management.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Possess or have ability to become forklift certified

· Valid Driver’s License or equivalent

· Hazardous Material Handling Certification or Training preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through out the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The performance of this position requires exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to hot, humid, and cold conditions. Noise level is moderate.