Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Supervisor leads one shift in the hub distribution center, including night loading where it applies, or runs a satellite shipping center day to day. The Supervisor keeps the team safe, productive and accurate, and makes sure every order leaves complete, undamaged and on time. A designated Supervisor acts as Warehouse Manager when the manager is absent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SHIFT OR SITE OPERATIONS

• Assign daily work across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, loading and shipping.
• Run shift start-up huddles and hand off open work to the next shift or the Warehouse Manager.
• Meet cut-off times and route departures; load trucks in route order and confirm loads before release.
• At a satellite shipping center: receive hub transfers, manage local stock, coordinate drivers and delivery completion, and run Will Call where applicable.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and properly labeled.

ACCURACY AND QUALITY

• Check picks and loads to prevent shortages, damages and mis-ships.
• Complete cycle counts and report variances.
• Record OSD and CNF events right away and support the follow-up.
• Follow packaging and handling standards for collision parts, especially high-damage items

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Train new associates and cross-train the team on every station.
• Coach performance daily; document attendance, performance and conduct issues for the Warehouse Manager and HR.
• Approve timecards and track labor hours and overtime against plan.
• Recognize good work and keep morale strong.

SAFETY

• Enforce OSHA and company safety rules, PPE and powered-equipment certification.
• Inspect equipment and the work area each shift; stop unsafe work.
• Report and help investigate every incident and near miss.

REPORTING

• Report shift results to the Warehouse Manager: orders shipped, productivity, accuracy, damages, safety and staffing.
• Escalate equipment, staffing, inventory or customer-impacting issues promptly.

COVERAGE AND SUCCESSION:

• Acting Warehouse Manager: when the Warehouse Manager is absent, a designated Supervisor directs all shifts, sets daily priorities, coordinates satellite-center transfers and reports to the CEM.
• Escalated during coverage: hiring, termination, final disciplinary actions and spending outside plan go to the CEM.
• When the Supervisor is absent: a trained lead runs the shift and escalates to the Warehouse Manager.
• Readiness for Warehouse Manager: success running multiple functions or shifts, labor planning, inventory control, KPI reporting, coverage periods as acting manager, and a lead developed to step up.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, preferably in automotive or collision parts.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of WMS, handheld scanners and basic computer tools.
• Forklift certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Valid driver’s license (satellite shipping center roles).
• Ability to work nights, weekends or overtime as needed.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Hands-on leadership and accountability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Safety mindset
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to stay organized under time pressure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The 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 work on the warehouse floor for the full shift. The employee is required to stand, walk on the warehouse floor, and lift, pull and move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Warehouse noise level is moderate to loud, with exposure to dock temperatures, powered equipment and possible night shifts.

Benefits:

KSI Auto Parts offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance up to $50,000, and supplemental insurance options. We also provide a $500 employer HSA contribution for those employees enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan. In addition, we offer a $500 employee referral bonus, and access to employee discounts through our healthcare and payroll partners. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The 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 essential functions. The employee frequently is required to sit and is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. EEO: KSI Auto Parts provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. E-VERIFY: KSI Auto Parts and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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