DC Supervisor

Job Summary

Emser Tile and Natural Stone, a nationwide supplier of high-quality floor covering products servicing world-leading retailers, builders and contractors seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor responsible for the shipping department for our Distribution Center.

The primary essential role of a DC Warehouse Supervisor is to ensure a safe and clean work environment. The DC Warehouse Supervisor is also responsible for the efficient operations of the shipping and receiving department. Such responsibilities include collaborating with scheduling, operations, and freight providers to ensure the on-time delivery of product to our customers. Managing, supervising and coordinating workers activities to ensure completeness of assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision:

• Set priorities, work assignments and provide direction and feedback to all employees within area responsibility.

• Train and develop Warehouse Associates - conduct routine performance evaluations in an effort to contribute to employee growth and knowledge.

• Train, enforce and effectively communicate all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain safe warehouse practices and procedures throughout the facility by driving safety compliance.

• Build and drive department teamwork.

• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.

• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with established shipping procedures.

• Ensure outbound shipments are prepared and shipped in accordance with company standards and schedules.

• Oversee the timely loading of FTL shipments according to daily truck schedules.

• Oversee the planning and scheduling of LTL shipments to ensure on-time customer deliveries.

• Ensure accurate completion of shipping documents including obtaining required signatures/acknowledgements.

• Ensure timely communication of inventory issues (i.e. damaged goods, missing stock, etc.) to Inventory Control.

• Reports any service failures/missed shipments to DC Management.

• May assist workers in shipping activities.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have experience working in a fast-paced, high volume warehouse or distribution environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; JD Edwards experience a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written), Spanish speaking a plus.

• Knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

• Above average interpersonal and communication skills

• High level of organization

• Must be highly self-motivated, self-directed and team oriented.

• Excellent Customer service skills.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts; loud noise levels.

• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

• Exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet/dry weather

• Exposure to a wide range of temperatures (Indoors and Outdoors).

• Moving over and/or around obstacles on the ground and working near operating forklifts.

Physical requirements

• Standing/walking for long periods.

• May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 65 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Direct reports

Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Associate II, Sr. Warehouse Associate.