Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Warehouse Team

Are you ready to make an impact in a supervisory role with a growing international logistics organization?

Palmer Logistics, now part of H.Essers, is seeking a skilled Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and help shape the future of our warehouse operations. Since 1928, H. Essers has grown from a single truck into a leading international logistics provider with more than 7,500 employees. Together with Palmer Logistics, we are building on a shared commitment to safety, operational excellence, customer partnerships, innovation and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity for career growth and development, to make a positive impact in our organization, and help shape the future of our U.S. warehouse operations.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for all warehouse activities, overseeing the receiving, storing, shipping and inventory of products, ensuring procedures are followed and customer requirements are met, and the security of the warehouse and the supervision of personnel. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable of warehouse operations, time management, able to work independently, and maintain a safe working environment while implementing best practices that support the continued growth of Palmer Logistics and H. Essers.

Schedule: 4:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Sunday, Rotating Schedule

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and scheduling of all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, maintaining inventory and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
• Participate in the selection of new hires by interviewing and testing operator skillset if needed by following Company guidelines.
• Assist management in the proper training, supervising, evaluating and disciplining of warehouse personnel. Ensure equipment is operating properly and required safety checks are being done. If required authorize equipment repair.
• Assist management in the time management system by updating employee absences, missed punches, errors and other time requirements.
• Assist management in ensuring warehouse personnel is following established procedures or policies.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding warehouse operations.
• Participate in corrective actions from internal or external non-conformances by establishing root cause and recommending improvements.
• Observe and address any warehouse health and safety concerns immediately by notifying the Site Manager or Safety Coordinator/Manager if required.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely following all procedures and policies.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Logistics, Business or related filed preferred.
• 4-6 years' experience in logistics environment, at least 2 years of supervisor experience, familiar with use of RF Scanners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Skills Needed:

• Professional communication skills; verbal and written
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure and time constraints while problem solving.
• Team player with Servant Leader characteristics
• Hazmat training/DOT/IATA/IMDG is a plus
• Forklift experience Sit-down, Reach Truck(Cherry Picker is a Plus)
• Lean Six Sigma training and certification a plus
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and adjust body to bend, push, pull, stretch, stand, stoop, squat and grab, walking and sitting for extended periods
• Bilingual-English/Spanish
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays if needed.

Palmer Logistics and H. Essers are an Equal Opportunity Employer