Warehouse Supervisor - Night

Description
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with shipping products in the warehouse by performing the following duties.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•    Oversees specific activities regarding personnel and facility issues as directed by Night Warehouse Manager including but not limited to the following:
•    Verifies nightly attendance and duties of warehouse personnel.
•    Interrupts operations in the event of an accident or equipment problem that poses danger to personnel, or serious damage to the conveyor system, or other equipment.
•    Changes inventory locations as needed to provide sufficient space for proper stowage.
•    Summons emergency services, i.e. ambulance, or fire department, in the event such services are needed. Notifies Night Warehouse Manager if such an event was to take place.
•    Supervises safe and proper picking/filling of customer orders to complete loading of delivery trucks. Minimizes the potential for product breakage and personnel injury.
•    Ensures the safe and secure operation of the conveyor system during the filling of customer orders.
•    Supervises the warehouse personnel engaged in the picking and operations of equipment ensuring that all are properly trained at tasks assigned.
•    Ensures activities are conducted in compliance with federal, state, county, and local statutes and insurance regulations concerning safety are met. Includes documentation, accounting and control of equipment, product and paperwork.
•    Provides for warehouse security during the night shift.


Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 25+ Warehouse personnel and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•    Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•    Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
•    Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
•    Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
•    Oral Communication - Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
•    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
•    Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
•    Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
•    Change Management - Communicates changes effectively.
•    Delegation - Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
•    Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
•    Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback.
•    Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
•    Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
•    Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.
•    Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
•    Judgment - Makes timely decisions.
•    Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals.
•    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
•    Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
•    Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
•    Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
•    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
•    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
•    Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
•    Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
•    Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
•    Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.


Qualifications

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.


Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-3 years previous warehouse experience preferred.


Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Physical Demands

•    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


Working Environment

•    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.

•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, cold/heat, and risk of electrical shock.

•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.