Supervisor-Warehouse

Where you will work:
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue product, and boasting over 1200 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy.  This location offers employees an opportunity to learn both sides of the business while influencing key business decisions and outcomes. 

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing.  There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts. 

What you will do:

Leadership

• Lead and coach team leaders
• Teams in the area of safety, quality, automation, and overall warehouse efficiencies.
• Support employee involvement and assume leadership role in developing positive work environment.
• Perform job performance evaluations and help address all performance related issues.
• Perform duties required in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.
• Monitor warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to ensure goals are met.
• Ensure the team leaders work to warehouse standards.
• Analyze operational standards reporting improvement as needed to meet company goals.
• Facilitates the Daily Operations Review (DOR) and participate in the Monthly Operations Review (MOR).
• Manage the mechanized and lift truck equipment and work with the maintenance department for resolution of any operational issues.
• Provide leadership with action items associated with continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate transactions with the inventory management system. Act as facilitator for the system and oversee inventory management training for warehouse employees.
• Rail administrator working with the railroads for smooth inbound operations of freight.
• Provide support for mill operations, transportation services, customer service specialists, and marketing & sales in timely delivery of product.
• Participate in customer visits and industry conferences when possible.
• Assist and support warehouse manager with strategic planning.
• Assist in the preparation of the site’s warehouse budget.
• Audit invoices for services from warehouse providers.
• Oversee raw materials and finished goods inventory levels and cycle counts.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills.
• Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others.
• Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring.
• Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field or equivalent experience, required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the Warehousing and Distribution leadership role.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Experience utilizing WMS and RF technology.
• Must have understanding of all aspects of distribution warehouse operations.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous improvement and training.
• Warehouse automation experience a plus.
• LSS certification a plus.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have proven leadership skills.
• Must have excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive employee and customer relationships.
• Inventory control management.
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment.
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process

Total Reward Details
We’re committed to providing an exceptional workplace experience, including a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience among other factors. Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan. Paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.