Supervisor I, Kitting Services

Job Description Summary

Oversee a wide variety of distribution activities including receipt, storage, movement and delivery of manufacturing materials & supplies, and general business supplies & parcels. Responsible for maintaining inventory and associated records. May assist higher level supervisor.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Listed in order of importance)

• Provides direct daily supervision of distribution associates to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the warehouse
• Develops and implements shipping work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation
• Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching, and disciplining employees
• Completes and conducts performance reviews
• Directs and supervises all outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations, and solve problems
• Makes recommendations to the Manager of Distribution and Material on programs to improve warehouse operations
• Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates with maintenance to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented
• Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals
• Attends warehouse planning meetings
• Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained
• Reviews operating goals and standards and monitors achievement
• Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented
• Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed
• Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards
• Ensures proper stock rotation
• Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required
• Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

(Education/Training, Experience, and Certifications)

• College degree preferred
• Five years of experience required, including 1+ year of leadership responsibility
• Trainer certification is a plus
• Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

(Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, and communication
• Requires an understanding of warehousing operations
• Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems, and computerized scanning equipment is a plus
• Strong emphasis on safety
• Must be able to handle stress caused by meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements
• Must be able to shift priorities easily

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort

(Under typical positions)

Work Environment

• Industrial warehouse setting
• Works near moving mechanical machinery
• Noise level is usually loud
• May involve working at heights
• Exposure to changes in temperature
• Involves driving equipment
• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, or gases

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day
• Talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, climb heights
• Reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull
• Lift/carry/push or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating
• Use both feet for repetitive movement operating foot controls
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus