Warehouse Supervisor in Walterboro, South Carolina at Wayne Brothers Companies

General Summary

Plan, Direct, and Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the warehouse at the Preferred Supply - Low Country Operations Center. Supervise warehouse staff and ensure team members are on task and being productive. Ensure that staff members are working in a safe manner while performing their duties. Oversee that all orders are being pulled timely and accurately in accordance with client needs. Ensure that all products received (UPS, Fed-Ex, third party shipper, logistics) are being checked in accurately and received / billed in a timely manner. Communicate with Operations Manager & Stock Procurement Specialist concerning any discrepancies in inventory. Develop and nurture relationships with staff and other key support team members while continuously improving our level of support & knowledge. Monitor and improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of the Low Country Operation Center warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Work and ensure staff are working in a safe manner according to company policies.
  • Maintain strong staff and support staff relations.
  • Ensure that customer orders are pulled in a timely manner
• Ensure that products and materials are received and processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all shipments are packaged / palletized in transport ready condition.
• Manage the outsourced repair of all safety and survey equipment.
• Keep the warehouse and yard in an organized and clean condition at all times. Floors are swept and clean. All tools in their assigned places when not in use.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
• Ensure that all operations are accomplished in a correct, cost effective, and timely manner in alignment with company objectives and organizational well-being.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor/ evaluate performance, along with staffing requirements and assist with the hiring of staff as needed.
• Coordinate with upper management in development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and supervise plans.
• Work in a safe manner, recognize and correct hazards within the warehouse/yard, and comply with all safety requirements.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and Improve the existing procedures of all outgoing and incoming product/materials.
• Research new technologies and alternative methods to increase efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service and leadership skills
• Frugal (Driven to save), strong business acumen
• Intelligent, thinks logically and critically, strong analytical ability
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Make sound decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse
• People supervision skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others, delegate work and explain ideas
• Strong technical skills, particularly database management and spreadsheets
• Industry relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations supervision
• Ability to work under and meet deadlines

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Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Associates in business/business management or 5-10 years of relevant industry experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Light equipment training / experience – Required
• Computer Skills (typing, email, internet, MS Office / Excel) – Required
• Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

• Indoors – Frequently
• Outdoors – Frequently
• Temperatures – Seasonal
• Loud Noise – Infrequently
• Forty to Fifty-hour work weeks - Frequently

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification - Required

Physical Demands

• Lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing for long periods of time
• Driving for short and/or long periods of time
• Frequent climbing and leaning
• Manual dexterity