Warehouse Operation Supervisor

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About the position

Responsibilities

  • Plan warehouse work operations in accordance with shipments, received, store orders, perishability, and stock rotation requirements.
  • Schedule and assign warehouse crew and equipment to meet schedules to handle daily volume efficiently.
  • Supervise warehouse crews in a unionized environment.
  • Supervise truck loading, order selecting, and receiving.
  • Coach, train, and lead work teams to achieve performance in receiving, processing, storage, order assembly, or loading.
  • Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Take inventories as required.
  • Report and clear indications of out of stock or overstocked conditions developing.
  • Perform administrative duties related to warehouse functions.
  • Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment through compliance with safety programs.
  • Supervise minor maintenance and sanitation as needed.
  • Involved in and recommend hiring, promotions, terminations, performance appraisals, and labor standards.
  • Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers.
  • Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
  • Strive for fast continuous systematic planned improvement.

Requirements

  • 4-year college degree in Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience in warehousing.
  • 2-4 years previous supervisory experience in warehousing preferred.
  • Understanding of warehouse regulations regarding quality and safety.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
  • Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same.
  • Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

  • Salary range of \$70,000 to \$78,000 annually, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
  • Hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.
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