Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

In the Warehouse Supervisor role, you will be responsible for leading and supervising the day-to-day operations of the warehouse employees, maintaining positive employee relations, and supporting the Plant Manager/and management team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Must be able to forecast, plan and make necessary workforce adjustments/recommendations to Warehouse Manager to align with production schedules.
• Coordinate all employee related breaks to assure appropriate warehouse coverage.
• Quality Management: Assure that the team operates consistently within the policies and procedures of VPET USA LLC.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach performance goals
• Safety Management: Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse not limited to vehicles; maintaining an organized layout, safe work environment; staff are following GMPs and established warehouse rules; the warehouse premises, including both warehouse floors are clean.
• Work in conjunction with all other department leads/managers to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Prepare various reports to include forklift inspection report, trailer inspection report, audit reports transfer log, or any other reports; verify and audit put away, pulled orders, receiving, and shipments; communicate with other leads, supervisors, and managers to ensure requirements are being met.
• Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues related to Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be certified to operate a sit-down, counterbalance, reach truck and/or order picker.
• 2-5 years of experience in a supervisory role or a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Software experience: SAP/Batch master Systems or other warehouse operating system is a plus.
• Working knowledge of warehouse / mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations and the willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas as necessary.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment, is desired but not required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft programs. Must be able to use computer programs to keep track of administrative tasks such as report writing, analysis of work orders, evaluations, etc.
• Must be able to communicate, read and write proficiently in English.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• May require repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.
• This is a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.