Warehouse Supervisor (External Warehouse)

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising all warehouse operations to include material movement of finished goods from the manufacturing site to both 4K and 6T. Supervision of 6T operations include truck unloading, product palletization, truck loading (customer shipments and internal movements) as well as inventory management. Supervision of all personnel within the team including logistics coordinators, material handlers and inventory control.  Position reports to Mega Site Logistics Manager. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely manage warehouses ensuring all warehouse staff and employees follow all safety protocols and complete all required safety training and attend routine safety meetings.
• Establish / maintain operating schedules and routine practices to ensure on-time customer shipments.
• Manage the processes and KPIs associated with the shipping and receiving of product to ensure product integrity and order filling accuracy
• Manage monthly cycle counts
• Use interpersonal and communication skills to motivate the work force and drive execution of policies and implement corrective measures if necessary to ensure productivity levels are met.
• Maintain ISO level operation guidelines and metrics
• Coordinates the training and development of employees. Includes identifying development needs, implementing programs as required, carefully monitoring progress, and coordinating with Logistics Manager.
• Makes recommendations to management for Continuous Improvement opportunities and instills an entrepreneurial spirit within the company, encouraging the same among direct reports.
• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company
• Follows all company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, attentive to details, and results oriented.
• Three years supervisor or management experience in a warehouse environment
• SAP experience preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Ability to work outside normal business hours to include evenings, nights, and weekends.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality as needed

COMPETENCIES:

Coaching- Able to guide employees in their development and help them assume their responsibilities. Establishes relationships of trust in order to get employees to identify and meet their developmental needs

Collaboration- Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive partnerships or network of stakeholders who can contribute to driving business results

Change Management- Can manage and facilitate the process of change, while helping others to adapt to it’s effects. Encompasses the ability to implement a set of conditions favorable to change

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;

Managerial Courage- Ability to face adversity, take risks, step out of comfort zone while making decisions or taking actions that are unpopular, uncomfortable but essential. Can drive accountability while being respectful.

Team Development- Ability to build a strong and cohesive team, assign them roles based on strengths and develop them to meet the employee and company goals. Develop employees to their fullest potential. Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will frequently climb up to three levels above floor level. 

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors.  The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas.  The employee is frequently exposed to extremely high-speed machinery with open inward turning rolls, extremely hot surface areas and moving lift truck traffic.