GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the receiving, stocking and distribution of tires and wheels for all store locations; manage the day to day activities in assigned warehouse. The goal is to ensure productivity targets are achieved, inventory accuracy is maintained, and all warehouse processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Mentor, coach and provide direction to warehouse associates to ensure a productive and safe work environment.
- Ensure safety and OSHA compliance standards for the warehouse are met.
- Generate reports to measure productivity and efficiency in processes.
- Schedule and coordinate daily work flow, monitoring the pace and flow of product from receiving through shipping.
- Control all inventory movements from receipt through storage into warehouse inventory.
- Maintain accurate inventory and product loss control records.
- Track and record all related issues and challenges in order to develop a strategy to overcome any internal problems.
- Plan and assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
- Identify and implement warehouse process improvements.
- Ensure BWT / TDSS has product available and properly placed for positive customer experience
- Schedule warehouse associates to meet the demands of the facility to include; staffing, training, evaluation and development.
- Maintain warehouse staffing levels by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Must be certified and skilled to train associates using powered industrial (MHE) equipment. Operates equipment in accordance with safety guidelines considering speed, visibility, and load size.
- Assure warehouse maintains compliance with company’s policies and vision.
- Communicates with Warehouse Operations Manager and other departments to ensure goals are accomplished.
- Acts as back-up to the Warehouse Operations Manager, when he/she is unavailable
- General housekeeping to ensure warehouse standards are met in a safe and professional manner. May include sweeping, restocking, organizing, and other duties as assigned.
- Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
- Key Performance Indicators implementation and review
- Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Operations Manager, VP / Logistics, SVP/ CFO.
- Perpetuate the Tire Discounters culture
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven warehouse supervision experience
- Hands-On Leadership – Leading by example
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Expertise in warehouse supervision procedures and best practices
- Leadership skills and ability to supervise associates
- Strong customer service desire
- Desire and ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment with a positive “can-do” attitude
- Good attendance and ability to adhere to work schedule
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED required
- 3-5 years’ warehouse/inventory experience required
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows, computer and key boarding skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Powered industrial equipment certification a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Operates in both an office setting, and within our warehouse operations.
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
- Walking, standing, sitting, listening and talking on a wide variety and continual basis.
- Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel; lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and reach with hands and arms.
