Warehouse Supervisor - 1St Shift

The Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift for Batteries Plus will supervise the receiving, storing, packing and shipping of merchandise and materials, while ensuring assigned shift workers meet/exceed all Quality and Productivity KPIs. The Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift will supervise the preparing of shipments to our customers and to our 720+ retail store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico.

The Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift for Batteries Plus will be onsite at our Distribution Center in Glendale, WI. Does this sound like you next exciting opportunity? Apply today!

1st Shift Hours are Monday-Friday 6a-2p

Responsibilities

Operational Functions/Quality Assurance (80-85%)

• Measure daily, weekly and monthly production and quality metrics; maintain daily reports
• Provide clear direction for 1st Shift warehouse staff
• Reinforce policies and safety rules to keep new and less experienced associates on the right path
• Work for continual improvement in both specific tasks and the overall warehouse operations
• Ensure all work areas are orderly, clean and free of safety hazards
• Communicate potential issues and concerns to management in a timely manner.

Receiving

• Unpack merchandise/materials
• Read documents to ensure receipt of correct materials. Report any discrepancies and/or damage of inbound materials
• Use hand trucks, hoists, conveyors, forklifts (if certified) and other handling equipment to move material from trailers/dock to storage/racking within the facility following SOPs

Order Fulfillment

• Read requisitions and orders. Pull items to fill the order
• Pack and crate items in preparation for shipping and distribution
• Use electronic scanning devices to maintain inventory records. Note errors and/or problems
• Understand product weights and types to maintain quality and avoid damage and spoilage of products

Shipping

• If trained and/or certified, use mechanical equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) to load trucks and or storage units
• Follow procedures to wrap orders for shipping stability
• Properly stage and assemble completed orders for expedited loading and shipping
• Scan and verify accuracy of packages being loaded with order documents to ensure proper piece counts, addresses. Complete shipping reports

General

• Actively participate in all safety and other training programs
• Follow all safety procedures and rules established in the facility. Wear proper PPE
• Keep all work areas clean and free of hazards. Notify supervisor of any safety hazards or damaged products

People Management

• Schedule staffing based on the needs of the business within budgeted limits. Verify and approve employee work hours
• Ensure employees obtain training related to facility policies and procedures
• Make sure shifts are run with safety and efficiency as priorities dictate. Delegate tasks, validate completion and ensure policies and procedures are being followed
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and rules in the facility. Wear proper PPE
• Assist management team in maintaining a union-free environment
• Communicate and assist with safety and other training programs
• Perform timely evaluations and implement progressive discipline
• Report accidents and incidents; perform accident investigations in a timely manner
• Provide ongoing coaching, development and recognition. Develop team for future roles, ensure team understands the deliverables and is supportive of innovation and change
• Provide clear direction to warehouse leads. Hold shift meetings and daily communicate information for employees to do their jobs safely and consistently well while making them feel part of the team

Qualifications

• Ability to become equipment certified
• 3+ years of supervisory experience within a warehouse, distribution center or similar fast-paced environment
• Ability to regularly stand, walk and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk, hear and lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders and use foot to operate a machine to lift more than 100 pounds
• Ability to work 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 6a-2p with potential overtime

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty Certificate in Logistics, Warehouse or related area
• High School Diploma
• Experience with WMS technology
• Working knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Suite
• Associate's Degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree

The location of the Batteries Plus Distribution Center is: 6200 N Baker Road, Glendale WI 53209

A Bit About Us

Batteries Plus is the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, phone repair and key fob replacement franchise with a nationwide network of over 720 stores. We work hard here at Batteries Plus, and we have a lot of fun while we do it. Whether you work in our warehouse, one of our stores or at our corporate headquarters, our goal remains the same: to satisfy our customers, build trust and drive business, while nurturing our team and working to be experts in our fields. That's life at Batteries Plus.

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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