Warehouse Supervisor
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Seattle, WA
Last Updated:
09/09/2009
Job Description:
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 70 locations in the United States and one location in Canada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @ www.BlueLinxCo.com
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Description:
Responsibilities: Managing the warehouse functions to insure timely & accurate loading of product on trucks to meet sales/customer’s specifications, routing requirements and accurate inventory. Supervises, trains, motivates, schedules and manage performance of material handlers. Provides safety training and insures safe work practices and operational compliance with OSHA/DOT regulations/employment laws. Administers and enforces all company policies/procedures. Insures efficient, safe, cost-effective operation of the shift and coordination with first shift operations.
Satisfies customer needs and shift briefings effectively, interact with other branch employees, supervisors and office staff. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Relevant Work/Industry Experience:
Demonstrated leadership, coaching & interpersonal skills; problem solving/analytical skills, computer proficiency; oral communication/listening skills. Prefer automated routing experience.
Strong logistics/warehousing knowledge; working knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations & forklifts; knowledge of WES and cycle counting; able to motivate multiple direct reports; able to prioritize tasks & effect responsive decisions. Strong knowledge of building products preferred, good time-management skills.
Education:
HS/GDE; some college preferred. 3 plus years leadership experience in building products and/or warehousing.
At BlueLinx, we appreciate our employees, and embrace five key values in all that we do: People are important, Integrity, Customer focus, Speed and Innovation. A career at BlueLinx will provide an opportunity for challenge and advancement. Our goal is to create an environment where all employees can excel, grow and perform to their highest potential, providing value and service to our customers. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.