Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics

Position SummaryThe Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day workflow of the warehouse operations at a specific distribution center or cross dock. This position will partner with current motor carriers and a pipeline of potential motor carriers. In addition, this position will assist the Central Dispatch Team in monitoring and troubleshooting delivery issues in a proactive and/or highly responsive manner.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Provide support to Assistant Location Manager and/or Location Manager and lead the team in managers absence Supervise activities of workers in receiving, storing, order selection, shipping, and loading Train and supervise warehouse employees Plan, develop and implement warehouse safety programs, SOPs and activities Responsible for proper placement and organization of warehouse product Ensuring warehouse cleanliness and all safety procedures are followed by warehouse employees Conducting inventory cycle counts, ensuring accuracy, directing stock rotation and consolidation Assist with monitoring and scheduling employee’s hours to reduce overtime Conducting daily walk through of facility and making recommendations Working closely and maintain good working relationships with all departments Ensure the planning and scheduling of distribution services in executed in a timely manner Manage and perform activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation Communicate daily/shift goal of facility and group(s); devise, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals; work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement; provide progress or constraint updates to management and implement corrective measures as needed Build a strong rapport with our service providers and clients Support an environment that fosters open and positive team communication Enforce location safety management plans Interview, train, select employees Make independent discretion and judgement Manage logistics services Performing other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred Two (2) years or more of problem-solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure and warehouse experience Must have people management experience and experience with independent contractors Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with a strong follow-up, analytical, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers, and management. Create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, workgroups, customers, supervisors) Work self-directed with minimal supervision Work independently and as a member of a team Flexibility to operate, and self-driven to excel, in a fast-paced environment Capability to multi-task and highly organized with excellent time management skills Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices Intermediate computer skills Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (beginner level) Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)Three (3) years or more of experience in logistics, warehouse, or industry-related field preferred WMS experience Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for long periods of time and to communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person, on the telephone and via email and other computer-related messaging. The employee is occasionally required to maneuver about the work areas and manipulate various objects. Occasionally the employee will be expected to move boxes, and manipulate objects in various directions. This position may require extended work hours and travel.Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.