MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32)

Materials Handler Supervisor

As a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), WS-6907-6, you will supervise workers, either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders and/or supervisors, in accomplishing the operations of a distinct organizational unit and to perform associated nonsupervisory work.

• Instruct subordinates on new procedures or methods and provide assistance on difficult or new problem areas.
• Establish deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies.
• Participate in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.
• Plan weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations.
• Make adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.
• Ensure that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.
• Assure that equipment and materiel is available when needed.
• Set performance requirements and make formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.
• Assign tasks to be performed and explain work requirements, methods, and procedures.
• Counsel employees on problems.
• Promote the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc.
• Provide workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work.
• Note and investigate work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.
• Initiate or participate in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.
• Work to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.

**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**