Experience in warehouse operations, shipping, and receiving
Ability to interpret specifications, job orders, and production schedules
Leadership skills to assign duties, train teammates, and motivate teams
Knowledge of inventory control
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Responsibilities
Assigns job functions to teammates according to shipping and receiving schedules and operational demands
Verifies materials loaded or unloaded against work order or bill of lading
Directs Material Handlers or Distribution Coordinators to move materials or products to storage areas
Trains or ensures the training of new teammates or retrains existing teammates in job functions
Studies production schedules and estimates teammate-hour requirements for completion of job assignment
Handles some Inventory Control responsibilities
Interprets specifications and job orders to teammates and assigns duties
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, quality of product, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of the warehouse
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists teammates in solving work problems
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate teammates to achieve work goals
Communicates with supervisors and or management team regarding personnel issues and day to day operations
Regularly conducts team talks or start up meetings in conjunction with supervisors
Provides regular feedback to supervisors and managers on teammate performance. May provide input for annual reviews