What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at LEDVANCE?
SUMMARY:
Supervise assigned staff in all warehousing and distribution center processes such as receiving and shipping, picking, packing and loading shipments. Manage at a high level the safety program for the assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Supervise assigned staff in receiving and shipment of customer orders.
- Oversee the processing of packaging and storage of products, supplies, materials and equipment.
- Moves inventory by scheduling materials to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with other DCs.
- Maintains inventory control by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data.
- Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Knowledge of distribution center and/or manufacturing environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be able to ensure the correct delegation, execution and follow up of work; and ensure quality standards and policies are being met and able to set expectations and manage a team.
- Proactively identify and resolve personnel issues in conjunction with Human Resources, as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong problem resolution and decision making skills and be able to resolve elevated issues, be creative and resourceful and display sound judgment and demonstrate accountability .
- Strong organization, planning and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team to meet business requirements and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high volume environment.
- Ability to drive work both independently toward the successful attainment of department goals and project completion dates, and as part of a team to leverage input and knowledge base of others within the company in providing well rounded and thoughtful information and solutions.
- Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the LEDVANCE organization to effectively and professionally achieve business results.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimally requires Associate degree plus 3-5 years relevant experience.
- Prior supervisor experience in a distribution center preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of SAP, Excel, Access, PQI and/or Lean Manufacturing training or experience preferred.
ENVIRONMENT:
Approximately 20% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
OTHER:
- Relocation and work sponsorship is not available with this position.
- Position qualifies for LEDVANCE employee referral bonus program.