Warehouse Supervisor
King CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 2026SM27572
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Job classification: Warehouse Supervisor (T2F : L117-JUA)
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Warehouse, Management
Summary
King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor. The responsibilities of this position include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehousing/distribution facility, supervising staff and planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating the daily activities of staff. This is a first-line supervisor for a warehouse crew who, under limited direction, supervises the ordering, stocking, warehouse, inventory management and delivery of bulk supplies and assets to/from other department sites. The incumbent also oversees all warehousing and product sales deliveries to/from sites.
This recruitment will be used to fill one active, vacant Career Service (CS) position. It may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the same classification, including Career Service (CS), Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA).Who are we?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Examples of duties
- Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, provide policy direction and troubleshoot daily activities of Distribution Center/Warehouse staff.
- Monitor and prepare assignments for staff; approve schedules, leaves and vacations; resolve staffing issues; provide guidance and coaching to staff.
- Develop and implement work site policies and procedures.
- Ensure smooth flow of warehouse/distribution operations, in compliance with County and department guidelines; maintain and record inventories per agreed upon frequency.
- Supervise the processing of interoffice package deliveries, including movement of materials to sites.
- Foster vendor relationships.
- Monitor and process all orders/purchases and blanket contracts; consult with County procurement specialists on purchases and contracts.
- Produce inventory reports for BOS Section and FMD Finance & Leadership.
- Manage department warehouse, including coordinating warehousing, inventories and bulk supplies and operating forms; supervise storage and handling of materials, ensuring staff compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor unit budget and expenditures.
- May monitor staff delivery routes involving a County-wide coverage area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have at minimum:- Previous warehouse management experience, including knowledge of warehousing and delivery operations.
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving, including knowledge of applicable inventory system(s) and ability to use database and spreadsheet appli
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