Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Warehouse Supervisor directs the activities of warehouse personnel involved in the receiving of various products into the facility, the movements of products within the facility, and the picking and loading of products. The candidate is responsible for scheduling manpower and directing warehouse staff on a day-to-day work plan as established by the Warehouse Manager; and ensures that all policies and procedures are followed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises all shipping, receiving, and other activities performed by the warehouse team; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees on the warehouse floor throughout the shift.
• Ensures quality, efficiency, and data accuracy across all areas within the warehouse (kitting, receiving, inventory, production needs, and material handling).
• Maintains and documents all warehouse equipment daily.
• Complies with safety rules and ensures compliance with OSHA standards, and state and local regulations including FDA standards.
• Be an advocate for safe work habits, and a safe work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing company standards, GMPs, PPE requirements, and procedures.
• Strong technical experience with the ability to quickly learn new programs and applications to support operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, management, team members, and other departments.
• Works with Operation Supervisors to ensure coordination of the warehouse to meet production needs.
• Responsible for cross-communication between shifts.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Forecasts crewing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines team being supervised; resolves personnel issues.
• Coordinates with the warehouse manager to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, timecard approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Leads crew by example by loading trucks and/or performing other duties as necessary.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.
• Assists warehouse manager with the development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by crew.
• Assists with inventory activities; supervises inventory control process.
• Oversees the sanitation activities performed in the warehouse.
• Resolves warehouse-related issues with representatives from other departments throughout the company.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years Warehouse Experience
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Strong experience with WMS, preferably Nulogy or JDA
• Prior forklift operator experience in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of safety requirements for lifting and equipment maintenance.
• Able to work in a team environment and take direction.
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time-restricted environment.
• General Professional Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English (bilingual a plus)
• Adhere to company safety standards.
• Able to communicate clearly with managers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Attentive to detail, organized, and passionate!
• Takes pride in doing good work, and has a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Safety and Security - Solid understanding of foundational safety programs in a manufacturing and warehousing environment. Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands finger dexterity, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift, push, or move items up to 50 pounds. Use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard. Frequently work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in high, precarious places. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and loud noises. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires work in both an office setting and a warehouse setting. Work occasionally requires “after-hours” communication or extended work hours, including weekend or evening work. Working conditions in the warehouse setting may or may not be environmentally controlled resulting in hot or cold temperatures.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summit Packaging Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Summit expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shippensburg, PA 17257: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $58,000