Warehouse Supervisor (Rochester)

WORK HOURS:  MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00 AM-6:30 PM

The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day activities related to the general delivery and warehousing for company product at their assigned location. This includes not only supervising warehouse receiver activities that include receiving and slotting product in a way that supports the flow for warehouse selectors, but also working with the Delivery Drivers and Driver Helpers. The Warehouse Supervisor will support the team by receiving product throughout the shift, selecting orders and coordinating the daily inventory count.

Essential Functions (must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation): 

• Supervise warehouse personnel.
• Coordinate with the Drivers and Driver Helpers as needed.
• Manage warehouse organization & cleanliness.
• Assist the Senior Operations Manager with training staff on standard operating procedures, quality measures, and safety compliance.
• Recommend modifications to standard operating procedures should the need arise.
• Take preventative action to ensure a safe work environment and complete incident/accident reports as necessary.
• Complete accurate inventory control activities and paperwork which include receivers/unloaders reports, invoices, load sheets, facility & equipment reports.
• Execute all inventory and inbound & outbound & related procedures as outlined in the current Warehouse Inventory Control Policy.
• Stay current with all SOP and supplier compliance requirements and ensure warehouse personnel compliance with them.
• Assist in the development and communication of department goals to achieve effective core metric performance, educate personnel on metric definition, importance to department and how they impact performance.
• Execute completion of daily schedule developed by the Senior Operations Manager, proactively identify, and resolve issues.

• Perform Triannual Conversations with your staff. Develop performance improvement plans (PIP) as necessary to help the stakeholder achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates are recommended to have a 4-year degree and at least two years of supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting. Equivalent work-related experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Computer literacy is required, preferably with the ability to utilize excel spreadsheets and word processing software. The incumbent will occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills/ knowledge:

• Enjoys coaching and developing people to achieve their best job performance consistent with our company core values, purpose, passion, goals, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team.
• Proven ability to flourish in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

• Proficient in the following computer software applications: Microsoft Office
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety compliance standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and SOP’s. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Physical Requirements:

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:

• While performing the duties of this job, the stakeholder is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The stakeholder frequently is required to stand, walk, and be able to use hands and reach with arms.
• The stakeholder must be able to lift/move up to 100 lbs.

Work Environment:

This job operates primarily in a warehouse environment.