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Job Description:
The Warehouse Supervisor is a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse. This role involves overseeing day-to-day activities, managing a team of warehouse staff, and ensuring that all processes are carried out efficiently and safely. The Warehouse Supervisor will work closely with the Warehouse Leadership to implement strategies that improve productivity and accuracy in inventory management. This position requires a proactive leader who can motivate the team, solve problems on the floor, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development: • Hire, train, and manage warehouse employees, ensuring engagement and accountability. • Manage onboarding and ensure completion of all training tasks. • Support retention through positive engagement and development. • Perform ride-alongs and work-withs to coach and support drivers. • Ensure team members complete all required training and certifications and adhere to company policies and safety protocols.
Operational Oversight: • Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping of products. • Ensure inventory accuracy through regular audits and cycle counts. • Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. • Resolve inventory discrepancies and optimize slotting assignments to maintain operational efficiency.
Performance & Metrics: • Track and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. • Implement corrective actions to address operational challenges and improve overall performance. • Communicate progress and results to Warehouse Leadership and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Skills & Abilities: • Ability to work independently, be self-managed and motivated to meet deadlines. • Strong Microsoft Office Skills particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Years of Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of warehouse operations management experience. • Previous forklift certification and experience is desired.
Why This Role Matters:
The Warehouse Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and safety of our warehouse operations. By leading a team and overseeing daily activities, the Warehouse Supervisor helps maintain high standards of service and supports the overall success of the organization.
Leadership Competencies:
• Develop Teams: Build and support a high-performing warehouse team through hiring, training, coaching, and career development. • Deliver Results: Take ownership of warehouse performance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. • Communicate Clearly: Provide clear, concise, and timely communication to warehouse employees and cross-functional partners. • Adapt to Change: Respond effectively to changing schedules, customer needs, and operational challenges. • Collaborate: Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external customers, promoting teamwork and mutual respect.
Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time
Johnson Brothers values hard work and excellence in the people we employ. Talent, teamwork, and tenacity are our mottos here: to recruit talent with tenacity to get the job done – whether it be selling a drink feature into a bar or expediting product delivery from our warehouse. We are looking for people that are self-motivated and competitive, yet work as a team. We promote heavily from within so we are looking for people interested in growing with us – people looking for careers more than jobs – to make our home theirs. Johnson Brothers offers an opportunity to learn the dynamic industry of wines and spirits, through positions in sales, operations, warehouse and delivery, IT, accounting, human resources, and administration.