Distribution Center Operations Supervisor
Hourly Rate: $27.65
SUMMARY
Temp Associates is now hiring for a Distribution Center Operations Supervisor in our Muscatine location! The Distribution Center Operations Supervisor is responsible for the activities for shipping, receiving, and space utilization for the warehouse operations. This includes identifying and implementing continuous process improvements to improve the overall efficiency, safety, and performance of the warehouse operations. This position is temp to hire hourly and will be a salaried position it operates on 1st Shift. This position will also be the first point of contact for Weekend and Holiday labor schedules. Extra working hours may be required at short notice to ensure that the customer’s needs are met. This is a high paced, high volume, working Supervisor position.
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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Ensure safe practices, procedures and rules are followed by all employees.
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Ensure labor is allocated properly to support the daily loading and unloading demands and customer requirements.
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Effectively communicate with customer service personnel to determine warehouse workload requirements and assigns labor to meet the schedule demands. This includes scheduling labor for Weekends, and Holiday staffing.
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Manage special projects utilizing temporary labor and employees as needed. This includes capturing and reporting project costs.
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Effectively communicate with Warehouse Management regarding tasks completed, not completed, and other issues effecting warehouse operations.
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Fully understands and upholds established policies and procedures associated with the requirements for operating a food grade warehouses. Including oversight and documentation of Sanitation Schedule tasks.
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Ability to make consistent decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of trailers for damage or sanitation.
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Facilitate the forklift safety training program of employees.
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Oversee forklift preventative maintenance and document maintenance activities.
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Develop strategies and actions to maximize space utilization.
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Ensure each Forklift Driver receives necessary training to complete tasks, and that forklift drivers meets the expectations for that position.
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Evaluate performance of all Forklift Operators and conduct performance reviews and carry out disciplinary communications and appropriate documentation to support performance, and attendance.
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Assist Warehouse Manager in developing strategies and actions for the purpose of improving warehouse performance. This may include creating and maintaining reports to monitor progress.
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Effectively delegate tasks and provide mentoring where applicable.
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Support the Company goals, mission, and growth by representing the Company positively to potential employment candidates, customers, and community members.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES
Provides daily supervision of Forklift Operators and Warehouse personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Education, experience, and skills: A college degree is desired but not necessary. A minimum of two years of prior experience in a warehouse environment as a Supervisor is required for this position. This prior experience must also include driving a forklift, loading, and unloading freight, as well as inventory management. Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills as well as effective communication skills with employees and customers. Must demonstrate an ability to supervise and motivate employees. Strong organizational skills will be necessary to establish and manage daily warehouse activities. Must possess the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, EMAIL platforms, and applicable Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Physical, mental, and environmental requirements: Position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, hearing, and talking on a regular basis. Some lifting up to 50 pounds and riding a forklift will be necessary when working in the warehouse. Must be able to solve problems and multiple tasks in a fast-paced changing work environment. The warehouse environment can be dusty, dry, and humid, with temperatures ranging between 40-90 degrees. Some odors might be present depending upon the product in storage. Food allergens may also be present in the warehouses.
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Contact Rachel at 563-263-6589 or rbrockert@tempassociates.com
