Supervisor, Warehouse

Supervisor, Warehouse

Location: USA - Kent

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading the warehouse department in all operational disciplines and ensure operational excellence, high productivity, and customer satisfaction. The Warehouse Gateway Supervisor coordinates warehouse activities and facility maintenance under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Branch and Regional Management. This position is responsible to train warehouse personnel to ensure a well-coordinated shipping and receiving plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to select and receive products at the facility in a productive and cost-efficient manner.
• Directs the day-to-day activities of the warehouse. Such activities include shipping, receiving, sanitation, maintenance, inventory control, etc.
• Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and branch goals.
• Responsible for maintenance of warehouse equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs.
• Ensures that the warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment in order to perform the distribution functions.
• Responsible for warehouse safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations.
• Recommends equipment requirements and replacements in order to upgrade and maintain warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, and discipline of direct reports.
• Timely reporting and compliance with deadlines
• Researches, identifies, and presents new ideas to improve warehouse operations.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled and impromptu meetings.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
• Performs other duties as needed/assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead warehouse personnel, including recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Provide coaching and support to ensure employees are motivated and productive.
• Train new employees on warehouse systems and procedures.

Educational background / Work experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in transportation and logistics management, with supervisory or managerial responsibilities is preferred.
• High School Diploma required
• Must have forklift experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of warehouse environment
• Advanced competency in all aspects of business administration
• People management and leadership experience (Recruitment, Selection, Training & Development, Coaching, and Performance Management)
• Strategic Planning Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills (prioritize, plan, assign, and control)
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment and culture
• Ability to develop networks and relationships
• Work well in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment under pressure

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Processes:

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in customer service and logistics (will consider an equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Material Handling Certification
• Dangerous Goods Qualification
• Forklift Operation and Certification
• Some experience with Warehouse Management Systems
• Language skills English preferred (reading, writing and verbal)
• Computer Literacy
• Proficiency in basic MS Office applications.

Physical and/or Mental Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands:
• Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Hours can be extensive as well as occasionally staggered for multi-shift access.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Minimal travel maybe required for this role domestically and internationally.
• Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Will Employment DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law.

The expected base pay range is $76,032.00 – $95,040.00 Annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.