Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Manager

$60K-$75K

Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates activities of warehouse and transportation operations to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties personally or through associates.


• Directs all warehouse and transportation operations, closely interacting with department associates.


• Reviews results of warehouse and transportation operations, compares them to budget. 


• Works with Branch General Manager, to take corrective actions to achieve results.


• Responsible to review sales levels in order to determine allocation and assignment of associates for warehouse and distribution departments. Manages and prioritizes, projects, and schedules.


• Reviews and analyses weekly and period reports. Makes recommendations or takes actions to achieve desired results.


• Responsible for all areas of inventory control 


• Responsible for sanitation and physical condition of warehouse, material handling equipment, and rolling stock. 


• Schedules and supervises all repairs as needed, to include review of bids, and subsequent service agreements. 


• Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment to increase efficiency and services of operations department.


• Responsible for the safety of departmental associates and visitors. 


• Directs investigations of all accidents, and recommends corrective actions.


•  Follows up to ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken.


• Ensures compliance with warehouse and transportation related administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.


• Directs salvage of products identified as damaged or spoiled.


• Directs investigations into causes of customer or shipper complaints and responds accordingly. 


• Follows up on ALL customer requests and inquiries to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.


• Works closely with union representatives at bargaining unit Branches. 


• Serves as first point of contact for union communication and grievances.


• Manages all Warehouse and Transportation associates through subordinate supervisors or direct interaction. 


• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. 


• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, union contracts and applicable laws. 


• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.