This role is responsible to supervise the day-to-day warehouse department activities within assigned area(s) such as shipping, receiving, selection, loading, storage, etc. Assigns work to distribution associates and ensures productivity, accuracy, excellent customer service, safe work environment and efficient operations; and trains associates as necessary. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Supervise the day-to-day warehouse department activities within assigned area(s) such as shipping, receiving, selection, loading, storage, etc.  

• Work with cross-functional departments as it relates to the distribution center operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues.  

• Schedule and assign work to warehouse associates to complete workload in a timely and efficient manager while maintaining productivity, accuracy, excellent customer service and safe work environment; plan and schedule activities to control costs on labor and supplies.  

• Maintain warehouse related reporting on related KPI's. Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.  

• This may include but is not limited to:  

- Ensure compliance with distribution procedures and governmental regulations (i.e., safety, sanitation, etc.) and promote and reinforce safety and security awareness;  

- Oversee and ensure the cleanliness of the work environment;  

- Ensure proper maintenance of and report any issues related to equipment; and  

- Report and/or address any issues or work-related injuries and participate in any investigations as required.  

• Work with warehouse leads to coordinate day-to-day scheduling of associates based on resources, volume, etc.  

• Ensure team lead is properly training associates; assist with training team on changes in processes and procedures. 

• Coordinate and lead pre-shift meetings and ensure timely communication with associates on various topics (i.e., distribution procedures, safety, human resources programs, etc.). 

• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.  

• May be responsible to assist with labor agreement administration, as necessary.  

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED). 

• Three years Warehouse distribution experience preferred.  

• One year Supervisory or lead experience required.  

• Good written and verbal communication skills.  

• Good organization, prioritization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.  

• Must be able to multi-task and have good follow through to meet deadlines.  

• Must have good leadership and training skills; ability to work with all levels of management and line associates.  

• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs.  

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).  

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems