Warehouse Supervisor

Scope of Position:

Expected to ensure that the warehouse is running smoothly while adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by Expeditors, with safety being the priority. Ensure that shipments are unloaded, documented, stored, pulled, labeled and transferred to the carrier prior to the applicable cut-offs times correctly.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety is the FIRST duty and responsibility for everyone that works in an Expeditors warehouse. Ensure all vendor safety practices are adhered to, instruct others of proper safety practices and advise supervisor of abuses

• As the shift lead, you will collaborate closely with agents and 3rd party to ensure smooth daily and weekly operations. You will be responsible for identifying and addressing any inconsistencies in the plan, and communicating these issues directly with the manager.

• Maintain the level of appearance of the warehouse expected by the Expeditors culture

• Check for and verify all documentation while completing required processes accurately and efficiently

• Unload and load cargo in a safely, accurately and efficiently

• Arrange for the transfer of cargo using radio, telephone and computer communication 

• Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff

• Lead team in warehouse excellence

• Ensure coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications 

• Onboard newly hired staff

• Direct employee versatility (cross training)

• Responsible for updating and entering event codes when necessary

• When instructed, responsible for conducting cycle counts, physical inventories and the overall accuracy of the inventory stored within the facility.

• Oversee all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations

• Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods

• Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies

• Participate in quoting, transitioning, and onboarding new customers

• Manage, prevent, and resolve inventory, over/short/damage, process and customer exceptions

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in the process of moving products safely.

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