Supervisor I, Kitting Services

Job Description Summary

Oversee a wide variety of distribution activities including receipt, storage, movement and delivery of manufacturing materials & supplies, and general business supplies & parcels. Responsible for maintaining inventory and associated records. May assist higher level supervisor.

How will you make an impact & Requirement

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities
(Listed in order of importance)

- Provides direct daily supervision of distribution associates to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the warehouse

- Develops and implements shipping work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation

- Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching, and disciplining employees

- Completes and conducts performance reviews

- Directs and supervises all outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion

- Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations, and solve problems

- Makes recommendations to the Manager of Distribution and Material on programs to improve warehouse operations

- Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner

- Coordinates with maintenance to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented

- Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals

- Attends warehouse planning meetings

- Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained

- Reviews operating goals and standards and monitors achievement

- Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented

- Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed

- Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards

- Ensures proper stock rotation

- Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required

- Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required

- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
(Education/Training, Experience, and Certifications)

- College degree preferred

- Five years of experience required, including 1+ year of leadership responsibility

- Trainer certification is a plus

- Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(Those necessary to perform the job competently)

- Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, and communication

- Requires an understanding of warehousing operations

- Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems, and computerized scanning equipment is a plus

- Strong emphasis on safety

- Must be able to handle stress caused by meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements

- Must be able to shift priorities easily

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort
(Under typical positions)

Work Environment

- Industrial warehouse setting

- Works near moving mechanical machinery

- Noise level is usually loud

- May involve working at heights

- Exposure to changes in temperature

- Involves driving equipment

- Possible exposure to dust, fumes, or gases

Physical Requirements

- Required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day

- Talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, climb heights

- Reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull

- Lift/carry/push or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance

- Use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating

- Use both feet for repetitive movement operating foot controls

- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus