Warehouse Supervisor (7269) - Military Veterans

Description

Reporting to the Site Lead, the Warehouse Supervisor will be located at the company’s manufacturing location in Medina, OH (Greater Cleveland area). This individual coordinates the operation of Medina’s warehouse functions (receiving, shipping and material handling). The Warehouse Supervisor leads a highly effective warehouse operation with the following goals-- achieve a high level of safety and regulatory compliance; provide high level of service to customers; operate in a cost effective manner; implement strategies related to freight activities; adhere to all key control processes and achieve strong audit results; build and lead a high performing team based on best practices for people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in the warehouse, shipping/receiving and material handling departments. Ensures department is run effectively with priority on safety and quality.
• Will have up to 10 direct reports.
• Develop a process of continuous improvement in all aspects of warehouse operations -- conceive improvement initiatives.
• Assists with plan layout of warehouse and other storage areas considering turnover, size, weight and related factors of items stored to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Manages and maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
• Direct personnel on their tasks and job duties per shift.
• Supervise, train and assist warehouse workers in accordance with required policies, procedures, safety rules, computer systems and programs, and operation and maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Cross-trains workers to ensure adequate coverage during employee absences. Evaluate and review workers and recommends/initiates disciplinary actions
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of warehouse supervision experience in similar surroundings
• 2-3 years of traffic control experience for a high capacity factory
• Able to work overtime and nights as required
• Significant experience with inventory control and regulation
• Hazardous materials experience highly desired
• Must have forklift license
• Proven leadership skills

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Overall knowledge of warehouse equipment, strong leadership and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Proficient with PC applications such as Email, Word, and Excel; printers; RF Scanner; WMS systems; and UPS and FedEx systems
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and cutoffs
• Skilled in driving a forklift and the use of other material handling equipment
• Certificate of OSHA Forklift Training is required
• Strong attention to details, organization ability and ability to interact well with others
• Exhibits professionalism
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant environment
• Occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Spray Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Spray Products is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Spray Products are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Spray Products will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Spray Products encourages applicants of all ages.

ADA Compliance:

Job requires long periods of standing in a warehouse environment.