Warehouse Supervisor

Talascend is currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for a contract opportunity with our client in Lansing, Michigan .


Overview


The main function of a warehouse supervisor is to oversee warehouse employees to meet business objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, responsiveness, and more. This role involves managing daily operations, supporting team performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.


Responsibilities

• Counsel and support hourly employees with needs and concerns as required
• Address performance behaviors by recognizing positive actions and discouraging negative ones
• Use Quality Network problem solving process to address opportunities and engage workforce for ideas
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) process to improve layouts and efficiency
• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updates to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Use A-3 reporting format to document problem solving activities and observe local A-3 guidelines
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance and facilitate two-way discussions with employees
• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours of departments
• Plan daily workloads in advance
• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance
• Observe contractual requirements (national and local)
• Enforce shop rules
• Perform daily SOP audit checks
• Advance skills through Individual Development Plan (IDP) process
• Keep general supervisor shop committee apprised of all pending activities

Qualifications

• High school graduate with at least 1-2 years of technical or business school training
• Training in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training
• 5-7 years of experience required

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.