Warehouse Supervisor

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Warehouse Supervisor careers involve performing multiple tasks throughout the workday, and they’re often required to shift focus swiftly when pressing matters arise. Warehouse Supervisors oversee the scheduling and assigned tasks of warehouse staff, and they communicate directly with vendors and customers to answer questions and respond to complaints. Warehouse Supervisors are responsible for verifying that all orders are accurate prior to shipping, and they handle the training and disciplining of warehouse staff. They keep detailed records of warehouse operations, and they meet with other department staff within the company when necessary.

What does a Warehouse Supervisor do?

A Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and monitoring the productivity of its staff. Warehouse Supervisors often work in busy environments where priorities can change at a moment’s notice, so an ability to multitask is and delegate is essential with this role.

Responsibilities

A Warehouse Supervisor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Warehouse Supervisor should be able to execute:

Overseeing receiving and dispatching procedures for shipments
Assigning workloads and daily tasks to Warehouse Associates
Communicating with customers to answer shipping and receiving questions and troubleshoot problems
Monitoring inventory and shipment transactions for accuracy
Ensuring inventory and storage areas are clean and maintained
Monitoring Warehouse Associates to ensure safety procedures are being followed when operating forklifts and other machinery

Required Skills

A competitive Warehouse Supervisor will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Ability to delegate when assigning employee workloads
Problem-solving skills to handle customer complaints and production issues
Clear knowledge of warehouse operations
Leadership and organizational skills to run the warehouse efficiently
Proficiency in inventory and/or invoice software
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods when working on the warehouse floor

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