Warehouse Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:     The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the receiving, stocking and distribution of tires and wheels for all store locations; manage the day to day activities in assigned warehouse.  The goal is to ensure productivity targets are achieved, inventory accuracy is maintained, and all warehouse processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Mentor, coach and provide direction to warehouse associates to ensure a productive and safe work environment.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance standards for the warehouse are met.
• Generate reports to measure productivity and efficiency in processes.
• Schedule and coordinate daily work flow, monitoring the pace and flow of product from receiving through shipping.
• Control all inventory movements from receipt through storage into warehouse inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory and product loss control records.
• Track and record all related issues and challenges in order to develop a strategy to overcome any internal problems.
• Plan and assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
• Identify and implement warehouse process improvements.
• Ensure BWT / TDSS has product available and properly placed for positive customer experience

• Schedule warehouse associates to meet the demands of the facility to include; staffing, training, evaluation and development.

• Maintain warehouse staffing levels by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Must be certified and skilled to train associates using powered industrial (MHE) equipment.  Operates equipment in accordance with safety guidelines considering speed, visibility, and load size.

• Assure warehouse maintains compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Communicates with Warehouse Operations Manager and other departments to ensure goals are accomplished.
• Acts as back-up to the Warehouse Operations Manager, when he/she is unavailable
• General housekeeping to ensure warehouse standards are met in a safe and professional manner. May include sweeping, restocking, organizing, and other duties as assigned.

• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
• Key Performance Indicators implementation and review
• Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Operations Manager, VP / Logistics, SVP/ CFO.
• Perpetuate the Tire Discounters culture

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:     

• Proven warehouse supervision experience
• Hands-On Leadership – Leading by example
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Expertise in warehouse supervision procedures and best practices
• Leadership skills and ability to supervise associates
• Strong customer service desire
• Desire and ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Good attendance and ability to adhere to work schedule

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:   

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years’ warehouse/inventory experience required
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, computer and key boarding skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Powered industrial equipment certification a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Operates in both an office setting, and within our warehouse operations.

• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Walking, standing, sitting, listening and talking on a wide variety and continual basis.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel; lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and reach with hands and arms.