Job Description

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.

How Will You Make An Impact & Requirement

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

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