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Location Suwanee, GA

**Supervisor-Order Processing-Suwanee GA**

Assists the warehouse management team in coordinating warehouse operations. Supervises, trains and develops warehouse staff in order to meet current and future needs.

**Responsibilities:**

Responsible for the supervision, planning and control of the Outbound Warehouse department, enforcing company policies, rules and regulations.

Ensures the efficient movement of materials throughout the warehouse, including the efficient flow of all customer and inter-company transfer orders. Sets goals and priorities for the work team to ensure accurate, efficient and timely task completion.

Creates flexible work schedules with the Operations Manager to handle variations in the daily customer and inter-company flow of orders, ensuring budgetary and service goals are met.

Coordinates work activities with other supervisors, actively building relationships across functions. Communicates with other internal departments to plan and control warehouse activities in relation to company programs and goals.

Ensures the on-time shipment of orders via the most economical and efficient means of transportation, with a daily goal of zero carry over. Ensures all outbound shipments are properly packaged, labeled, marked and placarded. Ensures all shipping containers meet or exceed Department of Transportation Regulations.

Ensures all daily-assigned replenishment and put away tasks are completed on-time and per current SWI standards.

Ensures the maintenance of accurate and current warehouse inventory records. Assists in the oversight of the necessary functions which control these inventories.

Advises management of problems, requesting guidance and counsel as appropriate. Recommends solutions to warehouse operational problems. Assists with the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions. Identifies opportunities for long-term improvements.

Ensures the work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. Mentors and coaches the work team in their decision-making efforts. Builds alignment of the work team by brainstorming to provide solutions to operational problems. Encourages participation, effectively listening to the work team and explaining difficult issues.

Supervises warehouse employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints; and resolving problems in accordance with the guidelines set forth by company management. Trains and develops employees, maintaining accurate and timely records of all training. Provides input into the succession-planning process.

Updates and maintains employee records including attendance, production, error, and safety.

Trains and enforces strict compliance of OSHA regulations as they apply to warehouse operations. Maintains a working knowledge of all safety guidelines and regulations, especially those related to the handling and storage of hazardous materials, both domestic and international.

Promotes quality and accuracy standards in all warehouse functions. Assists with the creation, enforcement, and achievement of Production and Quality Standards.

Promotes the efficient utilization of warehouse space, equipment and supplies. Ensures the warehouse equipment is used and maintained in an efficient and safe manner. Ensures the maintenance of company facility and grounds.

Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by warehouse management.

Assists with and performs miscellaneous projects as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

**Qualifications:**

**Bachelors degree-preferably in supply chain, logistics, business administration**

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective listening skills.

Able to lead and influence others to achieve the business objectives. Able to lead department meetings to provide feedback, goals and operational updates.

Able to think strategically and make fact-based decisions in a timely manner with limited information and a rapid assimilation of the facts.

Able to analyze data with an operational understanding to identify, prevent, and solve problems.

Able to create and interpret production reports to discover trends.

Able to multi-task, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.

Computer skills with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. SAP WM/MM highly desired.

Warehouse Management System (WMS)/ Transportation Management System (TMS) knowledge a plus.

Experience with lean processes or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Serves as a role model, practicing high ethical standards and appropriate code of conduct.

Evidence of active or recent certification to drive a Stock Picker and/or Reach Powered Industrial Truck.

Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style.

Remains current on internal and external business issues.

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