Warehouse Supervisor

Talascend is currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for an opportunity in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Overview


The warehouse supervisor oversees warehouse employees to meet business objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, and responsiveness. They ensure efficient operations and support team development within the assigned department.


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 identify opportunities and engage the workforce for ideas
• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) processes to improve layouts and efficiency
• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updates for accurate payroll processing
• Use A-3 reporting format to document problem-solving activities and adhere to local guidelines
• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance and engage in 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 at national and local levels
• Enforce shop rules
• Perform daily SOP audit checks
• Advance skills through the individual development plan (IDP) process
• Keep general supervisor shop committee informed of 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
• 10+ years of experience required
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Knowledge of basic math
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of basic technology relevant to the assigned area
• Knowledge of scheduling and management systems
• Relatively high level of analytical ability for complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
• Knowledge of quality control procedures

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.