What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Supervisor position at K44 Consulting LLC?
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday a month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Our client, a North America, leading supplier of surfacing products is searching for an experienced Warehouse/ Distribution Operations Supervisor to add to their team in Norfolk, VA.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the direct management of the shift supervisors, and provides leadership and training to the team members. This role is responsible for managing the functionality of the shifts, ensures all shifts are properly staffed, and able to execute the daily workload.
Work Hours: This is a 100% in-office position
Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for ensuring all shifts and functions are properly staffed to execute varied work volume. Manage flow of orders to the floor to optimize operation for approximately 50 employees in a 650,000 square foot facility.
2. Develop, maintain and manage a quality standard and process.
3. Ensure on-time shipping performance; work closely with supervisors and managers to ensure receipts and shipments meet standards.
4. Manage daily/weekly/monthly quality and productivity reporting.
5. Supervise realignment activities to ensure maximum optimization of the facility.
6. Manage operational activities to ensure DC layout and continuous improvement activities support goals of the operation.
7. Provide direct supervision to the shift supervisors. Hold them accountable for their performance and the performance of their teams.
8. Provide Leadership, training, and supervision to approximately 50 team members.
9. Continuously work towards increasing the leadership capability of the team and drives professional growth.
10. Responsible for all facility/equipment maintenance and supplies.
11. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and overseeing safety compliance.
12. Manage a multi shift operation.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Logistics or Operations Management required.
2. Must have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
3. Must have supervised at least 15 team members.
4. Must have 5 years of Warehouse/Distribution Center Operations experience.
5. Lean Manufacturing principles highly desired.
6. Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Related building material industry experience preferred.
8. Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.
9. Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes. Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
10. Strong knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Warehouse Management applications.
K44 Consulting LLC is the leading recruiting firm for many building materials, building products and construction companies. All our positions are direct hire full time opportunities, no temp-perm or contract jobs.