Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

About Optimas 

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.  

Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers: 

•                    Teamwork 

•                    Honesty 
•                    Respect 
•                    Excellence 
•                    Accountability 
•                    Drive 

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com   

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees all warehouse team members and activities, including packing, shipping and receiving of finished goods and raw materials.

Main Responsibilities

The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible of the following:

• Lead warehouse team.
• Lead and oversee warehouse, packing, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Effectively manage orders, adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Ensure accuracy of shipments and all supporting documentation.
• Receive and route incoming materials.
• Ensure inventory transactions are correctly logged; perform cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Train new team members: ensure team members are following business practices.
• Address any concerns with team members; collaborate with distribution center leadership and HR.
• Approve time and attendance; obtain overtime authorizations.
• Attend daily meetings to communicate and establish priorities.
• Plan and schedule tasks; provide leadership and motivation.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Build effective relations with others shifts to ensure success of all of operations.
• Research errors, determine root cause, ensure associates are re-trained, and document conversations with associates.
• Available to work required hours to ensure shift preparedness and maximize time with team during hours of operation.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

• Strategic Vision.
• Results driven.
• Embrace change.
• Collaboration and Influence.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Business or relevant discipline preferred.
• Distribution center experience highly preferred.
• 3-5 years leadership experience required, fast paced, high volume warehouse/distribution center setting preferred.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ associates.
• Ability to read, understand and complete controlled documents.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: positive attitude with ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PC & MS.