Warehouse Supervisor

VGM Fulfillment is a national leader in CPAP machine and resupply order fulfillment. As an employee-owned company every person at VGM has a personal stake in seeing business succeed. We do this by taking responsibility from our customers for the key operations of order fulfillment: picking packing shipping and inventory management. Our network of fulfillment centers is strategically located throughout the United States providing coverage to all 50 states. This role needs to be present onsite at our warehouse location in Lebanon TN.

Job Purpose Summary:

As the shift supervisor this role will be responsible for the leadership and management of warehouse staff while also overseeing inventory movement quality standards and operations within the warehouse. As supervisor it is important that you have an expert understanding and knowledge of all outbound inbound inventory and quality activities affecting the business and its operations. This role is accountable to the site manager and is responsible for departmental and shift applicable key performance indicators KPIs. As a team leader and expert in operational standards the supervisor is expected to be available to assist the team whenever possible or necessary. The ability to effectively lead a team is imperative to success as site supervisor.

Functions of the Shift Supervisor role will include operating a forklift reach truck or electric pallet jack. Operation of this equipment is considered safety-sensitive falls within the parameters of VGM Fulfillments Drug-free Workplace Policy.

Reporting Accountability: Site Manager

Working Location:On-Site - Lebanon TN

Work Hours Classification: Full-time weekend shift: FridaySunday 6:00am6:30pm with the expectation of completing approximately four weeks of training on first shift (MondayFriday 6:30am3:00pm) or until manager determines readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee and execute daily production shift and departmental goals and tasks as defined by the site manager
• Allocate resources and labor as needed to meet goals
• Maintain thorough understanding of standard operating procedures and ensure ability to answer any questions relating to standard procedures
• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify andmitigate potential hazards and complete all necessary documentation; ensure the appropriate corrective action is taken
• Responsible for implementation of health and safety security and compliance initiatives practices and behaviors and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Operate material handling devices like forklifts follow safety procedures maintain precise records of all product movements and implement quality control measures
• Maintain a clear and organized work environment to prevent accidents and injuries by ensuring all work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards by regularly cleaning and organizing tools equipment and materials
• Maintain compliance safety and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures
• Maintain a thorough understanding of standard operating procedures and answer any questions relating to the procedures
• Assist with safety inspections to identify andmitigate potential hazards and complete all necessary documentation

Team Leadership

• Responsible for leading and developing assigned team members inclusive of completing annual reviews weekly timecards and any time off requests
• Develop team members through consistent feedback performance managing as needed and in collaboration with manager and HR
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of employees
• Lead by example in following safety protocols and encouraging reporting of safety concerns
• Train employees on operational inventory and quality standards procedures and protocols
• Communicate regularly with and report on team performance to leadership
• Set a positive example through personal attendance and time management
• Be willing and adapt to change to support business objectives
• Embody the VGM Power of One Principles
• Be available to adjust schedule as needed to provide adequate support to the business
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to achieve business goals and growth opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to consistently communicate with other VGMF and VGM Group personnel in person and via Microsoft Office 365 products
• Ability to enforce and uphold VGM policies and procedures
• Ability to develop influence and coach direct and indirect reports
• Ability to multitask and prioritize key warehouse initiatives
• Ability to delegate follow up and hold themselves and others accountable
• Ability to understand and speak to departmental KPIs
• Ability and willingness to work overtime
• Demonstrate exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility 75% of the workday
• Ability to lift push and slide product and equipment typically weighing up to 15lbs and some weighing up to 30lbs
• Ability to react quickly and move quickly to various locations throughout the building as needed by the operation
• At least 50% of daily time dedicated to being on the floor available to assist associates and other personnel
• Strict adherence to all physical safety standards
• Visual abilities to include reading distance vision and peripheral vision

Whats more At VGM Group we are 100% employee owned.

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Headquartered in Waterloo Iowa VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include grouppurchasing commercial insurance management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases healthcare distribution direct to patient homes specialty consulting online education digital print and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1700 people across 40 states and Canada with more than 1100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit .

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

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