SUMMARY: This role is responsible for the oversight of warehouse operations at Nextern US sites. Performs a variety of tasks with the goal of ensuring our inventory is accurate and controlled and goods are produced and shipped on time in a profitable manner. The Warehouse Supervisor must be organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. The goal is to ensure the smooth and controlled material flow from receipt to operations. The role will partner with both Production Leaders, Engineers, and NPD to meet required deadlines and outputs to scheduling needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure team is following best practices for incoming inventory and equipment before inspection, storing, etc.
- Supervise shipping department, ensuring accurate and on time delivery to our clients, in compliance with all shipping standards and regulations.
- Allocate team resources appropriately, coach and develop warehouse team members accordingly, and handle personnel issues in an effective and timely manner.
- Accountable for ensuring accuracy of inventory through promoting warehouse best practices. Includes ownership of periodic cycle counts and annual physical counts.
- Drive 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives throughout the warehouse and other areas of the organization.
- Champion safety across the warehouse operation; work with moving equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Create, prioritize and manage material picking schedule across all jobs to maximize availability to meet production capabilities with customer needs in mind
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Education
- Required
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Desired
- Bachelor's / Associate degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in the Logistics field
- At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse supervising setting
- Strong experience with inventory software and control systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in regulated or lean manufacturing industry
- Other Desired Skills
- Ability to challenge oneself to display consistent output by meeting all goals and deadlines
- Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
- Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
- Commitment to making improvements company-wide
- Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively through strong verbal, and written communication
- Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
- Commitment to be present for all assigned shifts
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Ability to handle stressful situations with tact and control
- Ability to successfully plan and implement organizational improvements
- High numerical aptitude and attention to detail
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; 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 - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity on small components
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Color vision
Benefits
- The expected salary for this position is between $29 - $34/hr, depending on experience, skills, qualifications
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
- Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Taco Thursdays!!!
Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
