Givens Incorporated

Warehouse Supervisor

Givens Incorporated Chesapeake, VA

Givens is Driven to Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 we have provided our customers with a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to manage assigned customer accounts. You will oversee, facilitate and lead the daily activities of the warehouse including labor scheduling, supervision, and proper utilization of space, equipment, and workforce. Lead and manage staff to organize and support distribution operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals while maintaining a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Successfully manages shipping, receiving, export, warehousing, and distribution operations to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time by enforcing policies and procedures
  • Troubleshoot order and inventory discrepancies as needed
  • Keeps a positive, motivated attitude towards work and tasks assigned and instills that in fellow employees
  • Optimizes warehouse staff performance by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating quality of employee's work
  • Requests, orients and trains new hire candidates and existing staff to meet required labor needs daily
  • Utilizes system data to examine daily individual worker productivity
  • Reports shipping and receiving performance daily to the Operation Manager, identifying problems and providing recommendations for solutions
  • Provides regular reporting to management
  • Prepares orders for shipment and process orders through WMS (Warehouse Management System)
  • Able to analyze data generated by WMS
  • Safeguards operations by ensuring compliance with procedures and maintaining a safety-first mentality
  • Prepares safety and accident reporting when necessary
  • Oversees side by side assembly and staff
  • Maintain adequate levels of supplies and request replenishment as appropriate
  • Maintain a clean and organized warehouse building, reporting any maintenance issues to appropriate personnel
  • Maintains frequent communications with colleagues across departments and with all involved parties including customers
  • Documents all orders that have outstanding issues every evening and prepares the following days beginning work before departure each day
  • Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive
  • Other tasks as needed and required
  • Able to push, pull and lift independently up to 50 lbs


Requirements

  • Capacity to lead and motivate others
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
  • Attention to accuracy and quality
  • Goal-driven with ability to work under pressure
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain strong attention to detail
  • WMS and RF technology experience


Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
  • Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pay Rage $55,000 - $57,000
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management
  • Industries

    Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations

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