Warehouse Supervisor, Automation - South Brunswick, United States - Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages

Description

Supervisor, Operations Warehouse Automation

Job Overview

The Automation Warehouse Operations Supervisor will oversee all areas of warehouse operations, including direction of work to the assigned team responsible for case-picking and sorting activities within an assigned portion of the automated warehouse. This position is responsible for utilizing computers, software, and complex machines; proactively monitor upcoming orders; guide and assign teammates to the appropriate areas to ensure efficient operation. In addition, this role will also provide performance-based feedback and support any specific area of responsibility and, or team as designated by the Warehouse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate VPS Vertique picking and loading software within the automation environment with a high degree of competence.
• Maintain proper function of certain machines using advanced problem-solving skills, including simple data manipulation, and troubleshooting powered conveyors for simple malfunctions.
• Maintain a full understanding of package dimensions, descriptions, and SKU numbers.
• Supervise and direct the daily activities of warehouse associates to ensure the safe and successful completion of all related daily warehouse activities and operations.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate warehouse staff striving for continuous improvements.
• Verify and ensure compliance to all applicable warehouse processes, including, handling damaged product check-in, etc.
• Communicate with other departments, internal, and external stakeholders as it relates to identified process improvements, quality, Out-of-Stocks (OOS), etc.
• Manage and model the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regular housekeeping duties within the machines as well as in the warehouse.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Edge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting up to but not limited to 50 lbs.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes.
• Easily transition between different work areas as needed throughout the workday, meeting minimum expectations within those areas
• Ability to read and interpret instructions from the computer screen.
• Attention to detail and ability to differentiate our packages.
• Ability to work in a noisy and non-climate controlled including high and low temperature environment.
• Self-starter takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required as work hours are subject to change based on business demands.

Minimum Qualifications

· 1-3 years warehouse experience required.

· Requires experience managing people/budgets.

· 2+ years supervising warehouse, automation and or inventory staff preferred.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Can work a 3 day-13 hour schedule (Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat).

Can start your shift at any hour of the workday.

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environment.