Warehouse Supervisor-Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible to oversee warehouse staff and processes to maximize performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise day-to-day activities of warehouse staff, including shipping and receiving leads and warehouse 

associates.

• Monitor warehouse staff performance toward KPIs; address performance deficiencies as appropriate in 

partnership with Warehouse Manager (or Regional Operations Manager as appropriate).

• Review and route sales orders.

• Monitor quality control prior to shipping.

• Develop warehouse staffing schedule based on resource requirement model.

• Oversee daily cycle counts; monitor daily inventory accuracy and make adjustments as necessary.

• Monitor warehouse supply levels.

• Coordinate transportation services.

• Accurately enter, edit and look up order information using GTS MAS200.

• Accurately enter, edit and look up shipping information in UPS system.

• Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipping with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

• Receive, stock and replenish inventory with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

• In smaller locations or in the absence of a Facility Manager, responsible for:

o Assisting walk-in customers and payment processing;

o Providing customers with receipts;

o Following strict cash handling procedures as outlined by the Company;

o Preparing bank deposits; 

o Securing and safeguarding payments in facility safe;

o Delivering bank deposit on a regular basis;

o General facility, location and Company vehicle management;

o Posting sales to house accounts.

• Establish good working relationship with others, to include employees, co-workers, members of other GTS 

teams, customers, etc.

• Foster positive communications and relationships with businesses, vendors and consumers.

• Keep up to date on industry trends and developments.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Actively participate and conduct meetings as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Logistics, Business Administration or related field; combination of education and experience 

will be evaluated for equivalency

• Minimum three years’ distribution experience, including experience in a high SKU count environment and 

supervisory or lead responsibilities

• Minimum Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt required. Expertise in other performance improvement methodologies 

desired.

• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of warehouse associates to achieve KPI targets

• High degree of competency with MS Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Experience with distribution-specific ERPs and WMS/TMS systems

• Demonstrated experience with warehouse turn-around and process improvement

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to safely operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, including obtaining 

appropriate licenses as required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to safely operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, including obtaining 

appropriate licenses as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Normal warehouse environment with moderate noise levels from warehouse equipment; 

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. 

• Constant standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching. 

• Ability to perform consistent work on a computer required.

Employees of GTS Distribution are expected to maintain a professional image and attitude consistent with Company 

vision, mission and objectives. Employment with GTS Distributions will be in accordance with our “At-Will” policy. This 

means that just as you may leave your position with the Company at any time the Company may terminate your 

employment at any time. 

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. The employee understands that the job description is neither 

complete nor permanent and that it may be modified at any time. This job description does not create a contract of 

employment it is simply an outline of expected duties for the position