Supervisor II, Contract Logistic (CLS) (1st Shift) - Pleasant Prairie WI

Overview: 

The position manages the daily activities of a warehouse to provide highest customer service, working efficiency, safety, and lowest cost for operational areas.  The Supervisor provides leadership as well as motivating, training, and developing of the team. 

Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

People Management

• Provides on-going training and orientations for subordinates to ensure compliance with Company requirements and policies.
• Recommend personnel actions (hire/fire/promotions/increases).
• Use well documented corrective disciplinary measures in a timely manner as applicable.
• Ensure direct and indirect reports receive frequent feedback on performance, including an assessment of performance in the first 90 days and a formal performance review on an annual basis thereafter. 
• Maintain an environment of development and recognition.
• Coordinate scheduling of personnel to ensure proper staffing in order to receive and distribute products/materials at the facility in a productive and cost-effective manner.  Monitor attendance, tardiness, etc. that impact productivity.

Shipping and Receiving

• Coordinate the unloading of all shipments using established procedures. 
• Verify accuracy of all inbound/outbound shipments.
• Ensure all damaged product reports and/or documentation is complete and filed appropriately.
• Complete daily and hourly tracking of load status and scheduled departures.
• Prepare and generate warehouse productivity reports for management.

Storage and Inventory Control

• Controls cycle counts to ensure accurate and fully reported. 
• Monitors product disposition. 
• Assists in physical inventories. 
• Inspects damaged cartons for concealed damage to product and documents accordingly.

Safety, Sanitation and Security

• Promotes and maintains a safety awareness program.  Schedules and conducts safety meetings; ensures all required safety measures are in place; and that the facility is in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Ensures all subordinates meet training requirements and comply with CT-PAT regulations and Security policies. 
• Follows rigid housekeeping and sanitation policies/practices by applying the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.

Process Improvement

• Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve business process, increase proficiency and cost savings and eliminate waste to ensure facility meets or exceeds budget.

Key Results:

• Apply 5S Lean methodology using a structured 5 step approach to designing, attaining and maintaining a high level of housekeeping and work process organization, thereby creating and sustaining a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Ensure the direct and indirect reports are in compliance with all Federal and State OSHA and Company Safety requirements and maintain an injury & accident free work environment.
• Identify and implement processes in order to ensure the facility meets or exceeds budget requirements. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives that impact both the facility and the Company as a whole.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1 year in lead or supervisory position in warehousing.
• Familiarity with warehouse management and operations including use and maintenance of equipment. 
• Knowledge of inventory control management and distribution service operations.
• Ability to effectively schedule labor and carriers 
• Ability to train and enforce company safety programs as it relates to OSHA regulations and company safety standards. 
• Computer P/C and software knowledge
• Forklift certified
• Solid command of English, both written and verbal. 
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to multi task and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse workforce.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some college coursework preferred.
• 2-3 years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus