What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Birmingham Fastener & Supply?
Warehouse Supervisor
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Location Manager
Summary
This position supports day-to-day warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, and team supervision. The Warehouse Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for monitoring workflow, analyzing operational data, exercising sound judgement and working independently or collaboratively to meet business objectives
Essential Functions/Duties
- Supervise warehouse staff to include order pulling, shipping, inventory management, quality control, safety compliance, attendance monitoring and corrective discipline.
- Lead, influence and manage warehouse team to achieve common goals and standards.
- Use, train and support others in the use of company equipment such as RF Scanners & printers.
- Analyze operational data to positively impact company metrics, KPIs and reporting accuracy.
- Explain, demonstrate and enforce inspection and quality control procedures.
- Assign experienced staff to assist in training new team members.
- Conduct periodic inventories and cycle counts.
- Verify and maintain records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Operate lift truck and other equipment as necessary to support shipping/receiving/distribution.
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision in both independent and team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Physical/Cognitive Demands
This is largely a hands-on role requiring walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) throughout our warehouse facility. This position also requires the ability to lift boxes and to sit, stand or bend as necessary. Cognitive requirements include deductive reasoning, information ordering, problem solving and effective oral and written communication.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full-time exempt position. Work hours may vary based on operational needs to include early mornings, evenings, weekends and overtime as needed.
Required Education and Experience
- 3 years’ previous experience in both warehousing and supervision
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.