Warehouse Supervisor

** Warehouse Supervisor**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** WAREH001819 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

The **Warehouse Supervisor** oversees distribution warehouse operations for the Akron, OH facility and reports to the Director, Warehouse Operations. This role requires the candidate to have experience in establishing and implementing a robust and effective strategy of direction and guidance to the operational activities of the warehouse with the objective of maximizing and optimizing growth and profitability.

**To Be Successful In This Role:**

Directing, coordinating, managing and controlling the following within the facility:

* All activities related to the efficient processing of inbound and outbound freight, and maintaining daily operations and timely order processing

* Various functions related to inventory management while ensuring that the warehouse service level is maintained at or above the prescribed company objective

* Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Purchasing and Accounting, integrated supply and various other Corporate Departments

* Respond to customer or vendor questions to resolve potential issues regarding distribution services

* Participate in the development and implementation of service and productivity improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and reduce operating expense.

* Direct and maintain a safe environment in which to work; Execute established safety and security programs

* Supervise a team of 3+ employees, scheduling workload, delegating tasks

* Take accountability for goals and drive toward accomplishing them

+ Conduct performance management activities including, annual performance appraisals and design of training and career development plans

+ Ensure that progressive coaching and counseling concepts are conducted according to established policies and procedures

+ Review workforce staffing plans to ensure proper levels are allocated to meet business demands.

**Skills and Knowledge Required:**

* 3+ years of work experience in a distribution environment

* 1+ years managing warehouse operations and supervisory experience

* Bachelors degree preferred

* Excellent communication and partnership skills with ability to communicate well across all organization levels

* High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

* Strong leadership abilities

* Teamwork oriented, solid supervisory experience

* Technically proficient with MS Office programs

* Ability to travel

**Employment opportunity includes:**

* Competitive benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance options, FSA, 401(k) and Profit Sharing

* Career growth

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to reference checks, credit, criminal background and a post-offer drug screen.*

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