WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR - PERISHABLE - ATLANTA, GA

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About the position

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the timely receipt, stocking, order filling, or shipment of merchandise.
  • May supervise employees who operate rolling stock equipment and/or automated equipment.
  • Reviews WMS reports; notifies WMS personnel regarding shutdowns or other WMS failures.
  • Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
  • Reviews reports to determine daily department staffing levels; reviews staffing plan with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
  • Develops continuity in utilization of Labor Transfer pay program.
  • Conducts weekly and monthly staffing review with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
  • Partners with Training Department to monitor new employee development tracking.
  • Plans daily production goals.
  • Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan process to identify improvement areas.
  • Reviews quality measurements and reports status to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
  • Maintains employee records on a daily basis.
  • Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate employee injuries.
  • Conducts annual employee reviews and merit increase evaluations.
  • Interviews and selects candidates for employment in partnership with Human Resources department.
  • Performs counseling sessions and is empowered to dismiss employees in applicable situations.

Requirements

  • Automated distribution center experience preferred.
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Understanding of inventory accounting.
  • Knowledge of specific inbound or outbound functions within the distribution center.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated skills necessary to assist employees in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
  • Good oral and written communication skills to include interviewing skills.
  • Computer skills: warehouse management systems, Word, Excel, and payroll/personnel systems such as KRONOS.
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