Warehouse Supervisor - 1st. Shift at NXTPoint… · Jacksonvi…

MAJOR GOAL:

This position is responsible for leading and managing all warehouse activities on a daily, shift or team basis in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. The scope of this position includes all phases of warehousing including, shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing and forklift operation. Responsible for providing proactive and excellent customer service to assigned account(s), assisting with scheduling inbound and outbound shipments with Customer’s Carrier’s (including LTL and TL shipments) if applicable, and managing all Warehouse Customer’s invoices and billing documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards including daily inspection and maintenance. Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, reach truck, or motorized pallet rider. Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas. Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers or containers. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Pick and pack (order picking and/or assembly of products in less than full case lots), light assembly (assembly of light mechanical or electrical component parts or sub-assemblies that may require the use of hand tools) and record storage. Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.          Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Supervise checking and unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product and picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with high level of productivity. Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted. Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion. Compute and analyze daily, weekly production metrics. Assist in physical inventories, maintain product locator system Ensure the optimal utilization of space, rotate product using FIFO. Ensures customers’ special requests are carried out and all problems and/or discrepancies are investigated. Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions. Maintain a clean neat and orderly work area.

QUALIFICATONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leadership – Supervise the training, development, appraisal and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable  General Direction Supervision - receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor.  Assist in maintaining warehouse security. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties as assigned or account-specific requirements. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill. Communicate industry and brand knowledge to associates.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university; or minimum three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Critical Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple party communications utilizing various forms of software technology, and will be expected to successfully negotiate and resolve customer claims.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to analyze data and information, and to handle large amounts of paperwork and transactions, with a high rate of accuracy. Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.

Computer Operations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS and other software systems used in the performance of job duties. RF Scanner SAP knowledge required. 

Planning/Organization:

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Certified license of powered material handling equipment.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.  Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces.  Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.  Frequent lifting and carrying of items.  Loud noises typical

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

Stand - Over 2/3 Time Walk -  Over 2/3 Time Sit – Under 1/3 Time Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time Reach with hands and arms – Over 2/3 Time Climb or balance – Over 2/3 Time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Over 2/3 Time Talk or hear – Over 2/3 Time Taste or smell – Under1/3 Time Other - None

Physical Activity Level:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day)  Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.  Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements. 

Manual Dexterity:

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements:

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)  Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)  Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)  Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)  Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)  Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.