Warehouse Supervisor
Gulf States Trucking
Seabrook, TX
SUMMARY: Oversees operations at a warehouse or storage facility to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule. Their duties include preparing schedules for Warehouse Associates, training new employees on how to use machinery and monitoring compliance with safety standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock.
- Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work, and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment.
- Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
- Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads.
- Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees.
- Keep up to date on the latest federal and state safety regulations.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner.
- Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
- Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements.
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
- Prepare annual budget.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
- Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately, and appraise results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Associates degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or another related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) to five (5) years experience in prior warehouse experience required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Forklift certification required.
SKILLS:
Must have the following skills and/or abilities:
- Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
- Leadership skills and ability manage staff.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate, and manage conflict.
- Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse.
- Familiarity with bookkeeping, inventory control practices, and logistics.
- Comfortable using inventory/warehouse management software (WMS) and other organizational computer applications.
- Physical strength, stamina, and the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities:
- Lift, push, pull, or drag over fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
- May require bending, stooping, crouching, or other physical activity to verify vehicle issues with technicians.
- Use hands to finger, grasp, or handle.
- Speak and comprehend conversations.
- Stand on a variety of surfaces and walk potentially long distances.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
- Exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to noisy, busy work areas with moving equipment.
- Warehouse environment may vary from cold to hot, depending on products being shipped and housed.
- Hours of standing or walking on a concrete floor.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to:
- Focus on continual department process improvement.
- Accept accountability for unsuccessful results.
- Exhibit customer service experience focused business practices.
- Easily adapt to organizational changes and guidelines and encourage employees to do the same.
- Maintain a work atmosphere which represents Gulf States well in the workplace and to the public, current customers, and potential customers.
- Encourage the staff to collaborate so the business can profit.
- Bring up issues or suggestions to management and report on metrics.
- Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy.
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