Warehouse Supervisor.

We are looking for a full time, first shift Warehouse Supervisor for our client in Durham, NC. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the warehouse to include leading and supervising non-exempt employees. The Warehouse Supervisor leads a team in all inbound, outbound, cycle counting, quality procedures, and emergency operations as required. Also, the Warehouse Supervisor role builds strong relationships with clients and vendors. The Warehouse Supervisor prepares and maintains operational reports. ...

Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and warehouse activities which include the receipt, storage, and shipping of materials to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions
- Resourcefully and economically organize completion of day-to-day picking and loading
- Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving, or inventory. Research errors and implement corrective actions
- Develop plans and programs for process improvement
- Coordinate new and current employee training to include, but not limited to the following: personal safety, forklift safety, warehouse policy and procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Perform adjustments as necessary during shift to operate within specifications
- Prepare work schedules to include, but not limited to: work assignments/rotations, employee training, breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for vacation/personal absences
- Ensure building is secure during scheduled hours
- Assign daily work load to Warehouse Personnel
- Supervise the basic fundamentals of warehouse safety and good housekeeping
- Confirm warehouse SOPs are being adhered to and handle corrective actions as necessary
- Address employee issues effectively and efficiently without preferences or judgment
- Compile daily productivity and reliability statistics for management
- Effectively supervise Warehouse Personnel performance and provide cross training when and as needed for personal development and company economic objectives
- Conduct employee performance reviews
- Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork
- Consistently inform Operations Manager of Commercial Operations of potential problems and changes
- Act as backup in the absence of Operations Manager of Commercial Operations
- Perform special projects as assigned by Operations Manager of Commercial Operations
- Other duties as assigned
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years distribution and warehouse management experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in a warehouse or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is required
- Experience with Pharmaceutical warehousing preferred
- Familiar with temperature controlled warehousing
- Familiar with FDA and cGMP requirements
- Demonstration of the following:
- Effective time management skills
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed
- Attention to detail and organization
- Critical thinking
- Interest to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
- Navigate through ERP system - Tecsys Elite, MQ1
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with warehouse or supply chain environments and transportation
- Ability to conduct/track graphical and data-driven analytics related to Client performance
- Ability to maintain and track budget/spending trends
- Advanced public speaking and presentation skills
- Excelle

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