Warehouse Supervisor

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Summary of Role:
The Warehouse Supervisor role provides operational support to the SunPower Residential Install Construction Team, facilitating the receiving and loading of materials. Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts. Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs. Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system. May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
*This role will support our Operations Centers in Newington, CT and Hopkinton, MA. The ideal candidate will reside north of our Newington, CT location.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inventory control procedures     
• Manages inventory levels to ensure crews have material to meet installation needs, maintaining cycle count accuracy (scrap/adjustments/variance/loss reduction)      
• Meet or exceeds turn goals by balancing inventory levels to ensure targeted demand is fulfilled 
• Manages auditable records including but not limited to packing slips, pick lists, Inventory System Journal Entries, job close-out paperwork, warehouse safety audits, etc., ensuring documents are easily retrievable on demand 
• Meets or exceeds spend targets as it relates to variable and fixed costs for the warehouse facility via systems currently in place, and/or works with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement 
• Materials transfer oversight to other sites to include vendor issue resolution 
• Demand planning accountability to include appropriate Supply Chain interface & partnership 
• Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of a team of up to 3-5 employees 
• Act and represent the company as a member of a regional warehouses management team and in absence of the Regional Operations Manager this position will be the Sr. Manager overseeing that locations fleet, crews, and operational/office staff
• Determines work schedules and assigns areas of responsibility to warehouse personnel as well as packing, loading, crating, recouping and dispatching 
• Establishes and controls handling and storage plans and procedures 
• Schedules maintenance for install and audit vehicles where appropriate 
• Maintains complete and accurate records of warehouse activities and warehouse personnel hours and performance 
• Maintains complete and accurate safety & hazmat records and complies with all appropriate standards 
• Ensures the security and proper management of the warehouse equipment and materials received and stored 
• Maintain maintenance compliance for forklifts and moving equipment for proper functioning and maintenance 
• Oversee receiving and verification freight against receiving documentation, noting discrepancies and/or damage and report findings 
• Reviews and approves all related appropriate departmental vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of relevant warehouse experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Inventory planning systems experience
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills related to people and inventory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervision or management experience
• Experience with Great Plains/Dynamics GP software
• ASCM certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently and consistently

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