Job: Supervisor, Warehouse

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Supervisor, Warehouse

Location: US-GA-Lithia Springs Posted Date: 9/7/2011

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Description:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Warehouse Operations Supervisor will manage directly and through assistance on non management area leads, the receiving, warehousing and shipping of material in a professional manner consistent with the stated mission of APL Logistics cost objectives and customer requirements.

This individual may supervise one or more major areas of the warehouse based upon employee classification and/or operational department.

The position will work as a part of and in concert with the management team to provide direction, guidance and coaching to staff members within a positive work environment. Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent will apply lean logistics and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve operational delivery business process enhancement objectives, increase productivity and efficiency through waste elimination while at the same time, meeting corporate values and objectives.

This position will reside in Bowling Green, Ky. This is a start-up facility for a food-grade warehouse.

Accountabilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

* Acting as a front line operational liaison between APL Logistics and key customer representatives to ensure the highest level of quality service delivery is provided.
* Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business processes, increase productivity and efficiency through waste elimination.
* Identify and implement processes in order to ensure the facility meets or exceeds budgetary and customer requirements. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives that impact both the facility and the company as a whole.
* Must ensure compliance of subordinates with written policies as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, attendance program and employee handbook.
* Ensures that timely performance feedback is given to employees on an ongoing basis with formal performance reviews conducted where applicable.
* Promotes employee development through in-house training, goal setting and achievement feedback. Recognition of accomplishments should be prompt and ongoing.
* Provides management with recommendations for promotions, wage increases and terminations.
* Takes timely corrective disciplinary measures via progressive and well documented discipline program.
* Apply the 5S lean methodology to create and sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
* Ensure the facility is in constant compliance with all Federal and Provincial safety requirements in an effort to maintain an injury & accident free work environment.
* Promotes and maintains an ongoing safety awareness program. Schedules and conducts safety meetings and ensures that all preventative safety measures required are in place and that the facility remains in compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations.
* Promotes ongoing training for subordinates to ensure they are in compliance with Company requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Some college highly recommended and preferred.
* 2-3 years experience in warehouse work.
* At least one (1) year in lead position of some type.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Completed PC courses are highly desirable, specifically in the areas of SAP and Excel.
* Familiar with warehouse management operations including use of equipment and maintenance of same.
* Know inventory control management methodologies and be familiar with distribution service operations.
* Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Be able to develop schedules.
* Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
* Must be able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
* Must have good interpersonal & leadership skills.
* Must have analytical and comprehension skills.
* Teamwork Exhibit a commitment to teamwork and group collaboration.
* Respect - Extending dignity and respect to all people.
* Integrity - Fostering trust and a positive work environment.
* Innovation - Bringing creativity to the workplace.
* Customer Focus Achieving company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

APL and APL Logistics are part of the NOL Group. For more information, please visit our web sites, www.apl.com, www.apllogistics.com, and www.nolweb.com.

EOE:

APL and APL LOGISTICS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS