Why You Should Apply: We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to supervise our Warehouse Operations in Dover. If youre passionate about leadership and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment this is a great opportunity to make an impact. At our company we believe in fostering adiverse and inclusive workplacewhere every voice is heard and valued. Join us and be a part of a team that thrives on collaboration respect and continuous improvement. Who We Are: Uzin Utz North America Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring installation systems and serves as the North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE based in Ulm Germany. Founded in 1911 Uzin Utz SE is a fourth-generation family-owned company and a global producer of comprehensive product systems for the preparation installation and maintenance of all types of floor coverings. In the United States Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN WOLFF and PALLMANN brand names delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Warehouse Supervisor to join our team at Uzin Utz North America Inc. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in warehouse and supervisory skills. Overview The Warehouse Supervisors primary responsibility is to ensure that all incoming/outgoing material is accurately counted identified documented and stored/shipped. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of warehouse associates carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. It is also the Warehouse Supervisors responsibility to ensure that the warehouse and material is clean organized bin located and monitored daily for accuracy and reliability.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions Essential functions may include the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
General - Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities and training of a team of warehouse associates.
- Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments handling and disposition of both raw materials and finished product (loading/unloading trucks) while maintaining accurate warehouse inventory.
- Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and ensuring warehouse work areas are cleaned and maintained
- Maintains production schedules and build sheets.
- Prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
- Schedules necessary fork lift repairs when needed
- Confers with departments to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production sales records control and purchasing.
- Directs salvage of damaged or used material.
- Participate in weekly cycle counts monthly inventory counts and annual inventory audits.
- Other duties as required.
Maintenance & Safety
- Maintain a safe healthy and organized work environment for all areas in compliance with environmental health and safety requirements.
- Safely operate equipment as required
- Identifies maintenance requirements for warehouse areas and initiates work requests for planned and corrective maintenance needs and follows up to ensure the timely completion thereof.
- Actively participates in the risk identification and mitigation process
Supervisory/Leadership
- Drives team members accountability of job standards to achieve an optimal output or workflow through the effective use of coaching counseling and disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Take part in shift handover meetings
- Facilitate cross training of production operators to develop a flexible autonomous production team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assists in the development of individuals and teams to solve operational issues.
- Motivates team members to achieve performance targets
- Assist in the recruitment and hiring process for new production and warehouse personnel.
- Train new team members in the organizations operating and safety procedures monitoring standards to ensure compliance
- Other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education Licensing and Certifications Preferred
- Two year associates degree from college or technical school
- Forklift Certified
Experience Preferred - Four to five years related experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience using forklift and pallet jack
- SAP and LFS software warehouse management
- Physical Requirements
- The physical demands 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 Requirements - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to sit stand walk feel talk and hear.
- Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Required to lift up to 50 pounds and to lift and transport various types of equipment and tools with others in excess of 100 pounds.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities
- Work is executed in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer
- Employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles working near moving mechanical parts extreme cold and extreme heat as well as wet and/or humid conditions.
- Constant and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: steel-toed boots safety goggles gloves etc. is required.
| Required Experience:
Manager