Warehouse Supervisor

Description: PSA Penn Terminals is looking for a forward thinking, highly motivated candidate to work in a fast-paced environment, to oversee the daily warehouse operation. The supervisor would be responsible for 15 to 20 Union employees handling container packing/unpacking, truck loading, and warehouse inventory. The supervisor is responsible for a combination of administrative, managerial, and operational tasks. We provide CFS services to 4 shipping line customers to move cargo between containers and OTR trucks, Warehouse supervisors are responsible for overseeing these operations and controlling warehouse inventory. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of union checkers and heavy equipment operators. Effective warehouse planning and inventory control. Overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo onto and from vessels, trucks, and other transport modes. Enforcement of internal operating policies and safety procedures. Interacting with the customers on a daily basis and ensuring customer satisfaction. Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance. Ensure that all warehouse activities comply with safety regulations and guidelines. Prepare reports on warehouse performance, such as productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Coordinate with other departments, such as logistics, procurement, and production, to facilitate smooth operations. Managing container inventories and optimizing container utilization. Coordinating and providing timely information to vessel operators about cargo status and availability. All other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Analytical: The individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives. Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments 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. Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Problem-solving: The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 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. Oral Communication: The individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and 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 …

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