Position Summary:
Directs and leads associates while maintaining a safe work environment. Oversees and meets daily operations expectations assuring efficient product flow, daily performance of associates, quality, and continuous improvement. Performance management, coaching and creating a positive associate relations environment. Effective communication and Leads by example. Is responsible for following company policy and procedures and ensuring each associate is aware of the policies.
Essential Duties
- Oversees operations for a warehouse department directing the day-to-day activities of the function. Ensures quality, accuracy and timeliness of work completion while maintaining a safe work environment. Responsible for warehouse safety programs to provide a safe and clean workplace for associates and within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations
- Leads and directs the work of associates and is responsible for hiring decisions, time & attendance, training, work guidance, direction and delegation of duties; ensures that all standard operating procedures are followed; responsible for progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; makes recommendations for merit increases and promotions; ensures positive associate relations.
- Leads effective Team meetings, and communicates expectations, goals, and identifies areas of opportunities and creates plans to address gaps.
- Responsible for department reports and metrics (KPI’s) regarding safety, quality and productivity. Metrics specific to staffing levels, staffing plan, cross-training with I/O Manager
- Utilizes Lean methodology to improve process and drive Distribution Center optimization projects to help control/reduce costs. Explores and implements changes in area of responsibility to continuously improve/enhance efficiency and/or performance.
- Develops and fosters an atmosphere of high associate morale through an active, fair and consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
Important Decisions and Judgements
Autonomy and Freedom to Act
Interprets situations not outlined in procedures; escalates policy related issues
Decision Making
Relies upon data, own experience, other’s perspective and a clear process when evaluating course of action and making recommendations and decisions.
Financial Management
Is required to understand how improving personal efficiency while maintaining quality, impacts the cost effectiveness of team. Also recognizes the impact of scope changes and escalates to the appropriate next level of management.
Work Experience: Required
- Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices in distribution
- Experience supervising hourly associates
- Ability to lead and direct the work of hourly employees and provides guidance to get the job done accurately and on time; Holds team accountable for achieving desired results
- Experience driving and leading change with a positive attitude within team and across organization
- Demonstrated ability to proactivity make decisions and take action to implement ideas or solutions
- Shows a sense of urgency for achieving personal and team goals
- Ability to effectively communicate using knowledge and skills to explain clearly and concisely. Respectfully listening to others’ point of view through engagement and interest.
Work Environment
Non-climate controlled distribution center
Physical Demands
Position requires frequent standing, walking with occasional sitting, carrying, bending, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching and gripping as well as constant seeing and hearing.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Or equivalent work experience
- High School diploma and 4 or more years of supervisory experience
Years of Experience
Relocation
While not required, the availability to relocate in the future could enable other opportunities and continued career growth.
Salary Information
Target Salary: $70,000.00
Incentive:10%
