Warehouse Supervisor

Summary/Objectives 

The basic function of the Warehouse Supervisor is to organize and manage personnel performing all aspects of warehouse operation.  This includes receiving product into the warehouse, organizing the product and preparing it for delivery to customers and/or installers as well as maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of the entire store facility.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Establish work schedules and task lists for the warehouse staff.

2. Ensure that all members of the warehouse staff comply with store and company policy, specifically as it relates to the dress code and professional appearance.

3. Maintain the cleanliness and professional appearance of the store interior and exterior.

4. Oversee the maintenance of all warehouse racks and equipment and report any need for repair to the Branch Manager.

5. Maintain the carpet “color wall” and pallet displays consistent with company guidelines.

6. Supervise the receiving, storage and staging of material consistent with company warehouse procedures.

7. Participate in regular staff meetings with other store department heads for the purpose of monitoring and improving store performance.

8. Promote customer relations by ensuring that entire warehouse staff interacts professionally with customers.

9. Ensure that safety procedures and practices are followed by all members of the warehouse staff.

Competencies

1. Capable of using analytical and observational skills to oversee and direct the functions necessary for the operation of an efficient and organized warehouse facility.

2. Basic computer skills needed to review and produce as needed, to record entries and produce documents as required, to handle the inflow and outflow of store inventory.

3. Can effectively communicate with, direct, coordinate and control the activities of all personnel conducting activities in the warehouse.

4. Able to interface with installers and all other store personnel.

5. Well-developed knowledge of floor covering products.

6. Basic knowledge of safety and hazard communication programs applicable to the store operation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department with the approval of the Branch Manager.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing, walking, sitting, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching, and turning as required to operate equipment, interface with staff and customers, and oversee operations.  Use of all body senses to perform computer data entry, answer phones, and communicate with staff, customers, installers and vendor representatives.  Must follow company policy with regard to dress and otherwise maintain a professional appearance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Saturday, times as determined.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

        Current driver’s license

Fork lift certification

First aid certificate

Preferred Education and Experience

Advanced College or trade school degree

Three years warehouse experience

EEO Statement 

Great Floors shall recruit, hire, train and promote in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, military service, disability or veterans of the Vietnam era status, handicaps or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.  All other personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, Company sponsored training, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff and return from layoff, shall be administered without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, military service, disability or veterans of the Vietnam era status, handicaps, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.