Operations Supervisor Savannah

Operations Supervisor Savannah

Education:
Five (5) or more years of related Warehousing & Distribution leadership experience and/or training. This related experience may be substituted for degree; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience (Years, etc.):
Five (5) or more years of related Warehousing & Distribution leadership experience and/or training is highly desirable. This related experience may be substituted for degree; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of leadership, growth and innovation in Warehousing & Distribution. Position will travel as necessary to various MIL locations, clients, carriers, etc.

Special Skills or Abilities/Required:
Five (5) or more years of related Warehousing & Distribution leadership experience and/or training is highly desirable. This related experience may be substituted for degree; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Proven track record of successful innovation experience in Warehousing & Distribution.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation - Develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Brief Position Description
Responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on the management of the warehouse personnel and the implementation of warehouse action plans. Also responsible for the tracking and recording of equipment hours, assurance that equipment maintenance schedules are followed and employee meetings are conducted.

Accountabilities

Operations- Provide direct supervision to warehouse personnel. Ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards. Assist in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness. Develop and implement shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations. Make recommendations to the Facility Manager on programs to improve warehouse operations. Act as the primary re-trainer of Forklift operations.

Labor Management- Direct the operations of the warehouse personnel to achieve objectives.  Develop and maintain a productive staff by creating programs for hiring, training and professional development. Match the skill and background of personnel to work required. Apply sound communication and motivational techniques. Create programs to supervise, counsel and discipline subordinates. Implement an appropriate performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases and termination.

Equipment- Develop and implement a daily plan for allocating equipment to jobs. Ensure that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner. Coordinate the maintenance of equipment with Maintenance Manager.

Customer Service- Continually maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers and ensure that all personnel do the same.

Shipping and Receiving- Directly supervise all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion.

Comply with all Company rules, policies, and procedures.  Work and behave safely by following all safety rules and regulations.

Perform any task required to support customer requirements and Company goals.

Supervisor Responsibility
6 to 10 Leads and Equipment Operators

This position does not offer any sort of  relocation compensation.