The position of Warehouse Supervisor will be based out of our Wauwatosa WI location!

Summary
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the warehouse team’s efficiency and accuracy of filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material in a manner that meets customer demands as well as company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. Participates in the hiring of new employees and responsible for training and assigning daily work activities.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Rules, and immediately address safety concerns 
• Provide leadership and direct supervision to a team of warehouse employees to achieve the highest possible levels of accuracy and productivity 
• Participate in all aspects of hiring new employees 
• Responsible for training and coordinating daily activities related to receiving, shipping, picking, and packing of inventory and non-inventory items 
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment and maintain the security of the Warehouse 
• Ensure inbound and/or outbound shipments and products are accurate and free of damage 
• Complete all necessary records and report in a timely and accurate manner
• Utilize Workforce Management System (WMS) metrics, reporting, and other tools to increase warehouse productivity 
• Evaluate policies and procedures to improve efficiency and make recommendations for improvement 
• May fill in for other warehouse roles and makes deliveries as needed 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
 

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• 3+ years of Warehouse experience 
• 1+ years of leadership experience preferred 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform job duties of all departmental positions 
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manual 
• Ability to perform various tasks on computers, including the use of Excel, Outlook, and Word is required 
• Knowledge and experience in Lean and Process Flow Layout in Warehouses  
• Ability to handle difficult situations and problem solve 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage schedules, prioritize, and multi-task 
• Must be service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, and possess excellent leadership skills and customer service skills 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position ones self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/ in server closet    Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment    Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 75 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”