Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Type
Full-time
Pay
$21.16–$24.54 / hour
Job Description
Employer: Sonwil Distribution Center Inc Job purpose As a Warehouse Supervisor, one will be responsible for managing and maintaining the highest standards with regards to safety, quality, efficiencies, spoilage, and customer service/satisfaction. Working in conjunction with the Facility Manager to maintain inventory levels, warehouse, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and executing all supply chain initiatives. This warehouse is fully automated, and having prior technical experience is a plus! Duties and responsibilities * Leads, motivates, trains and coordinates daily shift operations to assure product flow within the warehouse while meeting safety, quantity, and efficiencies requirements. * Facilitates problem solving and develops action plans to address labor performance issues and achieve key performance indicator goals. * Understands financial drivers in the form of budgets, cost, yields, operating plans, etc., and can schedule and manage warehouse operations to ensure maximum production for minimum cost. * Ensures all guidelines of good manufacturing practice and OSHA standards are in compliance. Leads health, safety, and environmental processes for the warehouse areas. * Leads and develops a high performing work organization that maximizes employee teamwork, contributions, suggestions and decisions. * Maintains a clean and sanitary warehouse which is audit ready at all times. * Provides for effective employee relations within the operations unit by ensuring that employment practices are fair and consistent. * Assures that time commitments are met for outbound and inbound shipments. * All other duties as assigned Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Two to Three (2-3) years of previous supervisory experience. * Five (5) years of warehouse experience. * Prior technical knowledge (or "tech savviness) is a plus. * Knowledge of WMS and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred. * Strong leadership skills in developing high performing work organizations. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Basic math skills. * Previous Forklift Certification preferred. Safety Requirements * Must wear safety boots/shoes. * Must wear safety vest. Physical requirements * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Direct reports * Warehouse Specialist * Warehouse Clerk Please note base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm
Requirements
Candidates must have at least five years of warehouse experience and two to three years of supervisory experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills.