Warehouse Operations Supervisor

About the Position

Are you prepared to guide and motivate a committed team within a dynamic warehouse environment? As a Warehouse Operations Supervisor, you will be essential in overseeing our logistics operations, ensuring productivity, precision, and a supportive workplace culture. Join us to make a meaningful contribution to our supply chain and distribution activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Fulfillment: Effectively retrieve and arrange orders by item number and quantity according to picking lists, including customer requests, inter-branch transfers, and returns.
• Shipment Coordination: Develop comprehensive schedules to guarantee all incoming and outgoing shipments comply with requirements and timelines.
• Staffing Management: Evaluate and provide insights on workforce needs to maintain optimal staffing levels.
• Logistics Execution: Prepare, label, and dispatch orders through various carriers, ensuring timely delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 99% in stock retrieval and loading, accompanied by necessary documentation.
• Employee Development: Onboard and train new staff on equipment operation and maintenance, ensuring high performance standards.
• Team Coordination: Adjust workforce and overtime in response to fluctuating conditions and operational requirements.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with other departments to meet shipping and receiving deadlines effectively.
• Process Optimization: Create detailed process plans, including resource allocation, equipment usage, and spatial organization for each distribution receipt.
• Operational Enhancement: Propose and implement strategies to improve working conditions and equipment utilization.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address operational challenges, assisting team members in developing solutions.
• Team Motivation: Design and recommend initiatives to inspire the workforce to achieve objectives.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with fellow supervisors and managers to synchronize activities across various departments.
• Maintenance Communication: Report equipment issues to maintenance teams promptly.
• Policy Enforcement: Communicate organizational policies and uphold safety standards.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and engage in annual inventory assessments.
• Special Assignments: Participate in special projects as directed by the warehouse management.
• Inventory Management: Support inventory control processes and procedures.

Education & Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including experience with databases and spreadsheets, along with familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., JDA, Manhattan).

Experience Requirements

• Distribution Background: 5 to 7 years of experience in distribution is essential.
• Leadership Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies

• Physical Capability: Ability to frequently lift over 40 lbs, maneuver around vehicles, and work in various positions.
• Safety Equipment: OSHA-approved steel-toed safety footwear is required from the start, with additional personal protective equipment as necessary.

Work Environment

• Conditions: Exposure to varying temperatures, minimal chemical hazards, vibrations, dust, and noise from vehicles.

Why Work With Us?

We boast a sophisticated network of over 4,000 employees across more than 300 locations, including over 80 service centers and 5 distribution centers nationwide. Our industry-leading eCommerce platform offers over 1 million parts, ensuring our customers receive the necessary components and services promptly. Our culture prioritizes our workforce, as our growth over the past two decades in the heavy-duty aftermarket is a testament to our commitment to our employees.