Supervisor, Warehouse

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for the location, and ownership of your department’s plans to achieve overall business objectives. You will have overall responsibility of warehouse employees, ensuring that we execute quality shipments, within a safe working environment, and meeting output expectations of customer needs and profitability targets.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Coordinate the organization of work within the department by attending daily performance meetings, analyzing of daily department results, collaborating with other departments to resolve issues, correspond with internal and external customers as needed, manage scheduling of personnel to meet demand. Activities are focused on mid to longer term planning needs for the success of the department. (50%)

Manage staffing and development of employees within the department by participating in interviewing & hiring activities, training, and coaching of employees. (20%)

Manage employee performance by leading and motivating employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. (10%)

Improve the flow of work through the department and gain efficiencies by providing guidance and direction to the team in continuous improvement efforts. (10%)

Maintain employee relations by ensuring that employee timecards are managed and accurate, resolving issues in a timely matter and consistent with company policies. (5%)

Manage facility and equipment services in support of business needs. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Undergraduate degree in business management or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience in warehouse and logistics management required.
• 3+ years of managing others required.
• 5 years experience with Inventory Control and Supply Chain processes required.
• 2 years demonstrating application of supply chain knowledge to management of department.
• 2 years demonstrating application of Lean manufacturing concepts to management of department.
• 1 year demonstrating application of financial impacts to Profit & Loss in the management of the department.
• 3 years demonstrating the ability to effectively mentor and develop team.
• Experience in quantitative analysis by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solution options to problems required.
• The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work (intermediate level).
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust