Warehouse Supervisor Job at K & M International, Independence, MO

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  • K & M International
  • Independence, MO

Job Description

The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in leading day-to-day warehouse operations ensuring the team runs efficiently and effectively. This hands-on leader sets the tone by modeling excellence solving problems proactively and inspiring the team to stay motivated engaged and focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lead a team to work effectively toward production goals.
  • Plan and organize the work and resources required to run the shift efficiently.
  • Ensure that all material handling equipment is in safe operating condition.
  • Achieve and maintain company standards.
  • Ensure orders are filled and shipped same day/next day.
  • Communicate information appropriately and timely.
  • Assist in the hiring process: Conduct interviews.
  • Oversee training and scheduling for the warehouse operation.
  • Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to develop strategic plans and procedures to increase the efficiency of warehouse practices.
  • Provide engagement efforts to ensure employee retention and satisfaction.
  • Conducts physical inventory compares results to computerized inventory and reconciles any differences.
  • Respond to employees needs promptly.
  • Train coach and encourage employee professional growth.
  • Setting and tracking goals for improving accuracy and production
  • Conduct performance appraisals that are timely and constructive
  • Administer corrective action as necessary.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned.

Required Duties of all Associates:

  • Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the Company.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the organization.
  • Compliance with all Company and regulatory policies/ guidelines related to associate safety and product quality.

Requirements

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
  • Mobility to access areas of the warehouse
  • Walking / bending

Required Education and Experience:

  • Experience leading a team preferably in a warehouse or distribution setting.
  • Leading a team project or activity based will be considered.
  • General warehouse experience desirable.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Higher education experience preferred.
  • Customer service experience desired

Required Skills / Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Maintains intermediate level of excel knowledge.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to handle confidential matters.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and professionalism.
  • Ability to work autonomously using resources to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates sufficient math reading and computer skills to perform job tasks.
  • Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities necessary to achieve desired results and considers additional ways to help the company beyond assigned tasks.
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to handle change delays and unexpected events. Shows initiative good judgment and adaptability for quick and/or frequent changes within daily tasks to be executed.

EEO Statement:

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) is the right of every potential employee to attain or maintain employment and safeguards an applicants interest during all employment decisions. Wild Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment recruitment hiring training transfer promotion pay benefits lay-off demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race color religion sex sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin age disability military status pregnancy ancestry veteran status or any other protected classification under applicable federal state or local law. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal law prohibiting employment discrimination. If you believe that you have been discriminated against due to a protected status you may contact the EEOC in your area for assistance in resolving the matter.

Inclusion & Belonging Commitment: Our tagline Together Achieving Greatness keeps our focus on embracing each employee where they are. Our Core Values and DEIBA initiative has a global reach to ensure everyone is treated equitably included in our team gain a true sense of belonging and feel real acceptance. Only with diverse perspectives can we genuinely change the world!

Location Accessibility Statement: Wild Republic strives to make our premises products and equipment available to all people respecting their individual needs dignity independence and equal opportunity. We encourage assistive devices service animals or other support to anyone at our offices. Wild Republic encourages anyone who encounters any adverse actions malfunctions or deficiencies to report them immediately to our HR team at

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,

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