Operations Supervisor

About Sunland:

Celebrating over 40 years in business, Sunland Logistics Solutions is a Top 100 third-party logistics provider helping shippers & manufacturers do what they do better. With an expanding network of fulfillment & distribution centers across the U.S., Sunland helps companies improve supply chain performance & enhance customer experience with lean warehouse solutions, connected technologies & value-added logistics services.

Since Sunland was founded in 1982, the most consistent answer to the question "What makes Sunland a great place to work?" continues to be, "The people & the culture."

As Sunland has grown from a local to national third-party logistics company, the Leadership Team has been very intentional about caring for and investing in our people & making sure the positive culture continues. Sunland's Company Values are at the heart of our positive, continuous improvement culture. Our values are not just words on the wall, they are the cornerstones for guiding how we behave and make decisions, so we can help our people and our customers to be better.

Why Sunland:

• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive leadership and team.
• Excellent benefits.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for coordinating all warehouse activities on a daily basis including shipping and receiving of customer products consistent with Company objectives.


Shift: day shift, Monday - Friday (some weekends may be required)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work of forklift drivers, team leaders and other warehouse personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity.
• Ensure efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
• Assist in establishment of work schedules.
• Ensure implementation of work schedules and effective assignment of job duties for efficient completion.
• Maintain product locator and ensure optimal utilization of space.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area through efficient housekeeping.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.
• Direct the operations of work teams to achieve objectives.
• Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Maintain area of responsibility to strict Sunland Logistics Solutions and customer sanitation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

HAZMAT Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of hazardous materials on site as well as proper storage location and segregation requirements.
• Responsible for responding to incidents with hazardous materials in storage such as damaged packaging, spilled drum/containers, third party inspections requiring opening of drums on site.
• Responsible for preparing hazardous materials for shipment to customers including proper bills of lading or hazardous waste manifests as appropriate.
• Understand emergency response procedures as related to hazardous waste and initiate response actions as appropriate.
• Must receive and maintain RCRA Hazardous Materials Training.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in warehouse supervision or equivalent experience.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling & distribution.
• Awareness Training 49 CFR*172.704
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to interpret technical documents.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office operations).

Education and Experience:

College degree or High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience in warehouse management.


Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possess or have the ability to become forklift certified.
• South Carolina Driver's License or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 hr. Hazwopper training and DOT/RCRA Training 49*CFR 260-282

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.