Warehouse Supervisor

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri, 1st Shift, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• FSA/HSA options

• Paid parental leave

• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance

• 401(k) with a generous company match

• Pet Insurance Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• 21 Paid Days Off

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details

• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment) and company provided uniforms

• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

• Company computer provided

• Company cell phone provided or cell phone reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing duties of all warehouse personnel that fill orders, ship and receive products into inventory. The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for supervising warehouse systems, training, safety, and compliance programs to ensure high quality performance of employees and accurate inventory to make low cost, prompt, timely and accurate deliveries to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize systems to maintain accurate inventory
• Maintain inbound and outbound paperwork, perform audits to ensure accuracy and determine training gaps
• Schedule and direct duties of warehouse employees to achieve a high output low cost warehouse operation
• Utilize system and metrics in regards of product volumes to organize storage locations to ensure efficient product flow for both inbound and outbound materials
• Develop and oversee performance metrics and goals for warehouse employees
• Performance Management of direct reports - including coaching and progressive discipline as necessary and drafting and conducting formal performance reviews
• Interview, select and onboard new hires for success - including coordinating training schedules and reviewing progress to achieving such training metrics
• HAZMAT compliance - Labeling, packing slips, etc.
• Acquire all required licenses, permits, etc. in required time frames
• Participate in local Safety Committee and ensure proper safety measures and guidelines are adhered to within the shipping department.
• Communicate warehouse/facilities need for repairs & maintenance
• Drive a continuous improvement culture
• Manage overtime of warehouse staff through evaluation of staffing needs through performance measurements and metrics
• Conduct warehouse and shipping yard inspections to ensure proper housekeeping and removal of hazards
• Conduct departmental meetings for communications, training, development, and motivation of employees
• Update and maintain warehouse work instructions
• Participate in operational meetings as required
• Fill in for Warehouse Manager as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• 5 years of warehouse or shipping/receiving experience
• 4 years of warehouse management experience
• Knowledge of quality, 5-S, six sigma, and/or lean systems
• Transportation coordination and use of customer routing portals
• Strong communication & Organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Licenses/Certificates:

• Ability to understand and pass Hazmat certification process.
• Ability to understand DOT, state, federal and ICC regulations.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone or email.
• Computer proficiency utilizing ERP system and software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of distribution and logistics KPIs.
• Strong understanding of Quality, Safety Awareness and Lean Principles.
• Strong leadership, communication & organizational skills.

Experience and/or Training:

• Experience with ISO and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently asked to speak, hear, stand, sit, and/or use both hands to handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend, distinguish colors or use repetitive movement for certain tasks. The employee must be able to lift and carry 25 to 60 lbs. occasionally and lift more than 60lbs. intermittently. PPE will be used intermittently while working with certain hazardous materials. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a warehouse setting. Noise level is moderate to loud. Although the warehouse is climate controlled, the employee will need to be able to adapt to different climate changes. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.