Supervisor, Warehouse

Job Summary:

The Supervisor, Warehouse is responsible for handling supervisory level activities for one or more areas of the warehouse including: shipping, picking & packing, receiving, inventory control, warehousing and distribution functions for raw materials, in-process goods, released finished products, supplies and product configuration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise all warehouse and inventory control activities including receiving, storage, and shipment of raw materials or finished goods;
• Maintain inventory accuracy; manage cycle counts and timely reconciliation of count variances;
• Responsible for material movement and maintenance of inventory control records;
• Kitting and configuration jobs to the production floor and properly storing all items manufactured or received;
• Directly or through subordinates, unpack and check incoming goods and materials and/or preparing goods for shipping;
• Organize process management teams within manufacturing and customer service; identify areas in need of improvement and implement change; continuously monitor and report on improvements in each area;
• Responsible for verifying quantities of incoming or outgoing goods against purchase/sales orders;
• Ensure accurate addressing and preparation of bills of lading and packing goods to be shipped;
• Handle Receiving, Warehousing and Distribution functions for raw materials, in-process goods and released finished products;
• Coordinate and balance workloads across various functions;
• Manage cross-training of all warehouse team members;
• Conduct weekly team meetings/briefings;
• Ensure good housekeeping in warehouse 5S;
• Manage and monitor pest control activities, when applicable;
• Conduct preventive maintenance and coordination of calibrated equipment used in the warehouse, when applicable;
• Supervise staff including:
  • Recommend hire, promotion, demotion, reclassification or termination of employees;
  • Write and conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary action plans;
  • Recommend salary decisions (pay increases or new hire offers);
  • Create training and employee development plans;
• Handle all departmental employee relations issues;
• Occasionally may need to lift and carry 5-40 pounds;
• Occasionally may need to operate a Forklift or Reach-truck;
• Perform special projects as requested;
• Hands-on mentality;
• At least 50% of the time on the floor.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years or more of related experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or lead role;
• General mathematical skills;
• Experience in warehouse and distribution systems;
• Familiarity with international shipping processes;
• Working knowledge of shipping systems and automated tools;
• Ability to follow oral and written communication;
• Able to lift and carry up to 5-40 pounds;
• Experience in control of documents and material tracking;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing facility;
• English and local language;
• Knowledge of 5S and lean-manufacturing methods;
• Technical background;

Education:

STPM or diploma

Forklift and/or Reach-truck certificate

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

This position primarily works in a warehouse environment. Must be able to routinely lift and carry 5-40 pounds. Must also be proficient with Forklift operations. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when working in the warehouse or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.