Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift Oklahoma City - Great Benefits & No Weekends! (Salary $55k - $65K)

Job Description:

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of a 1st shift Warehouse Supervisor to manage and support our local branch team in Oklahoma City, OK. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, 401k, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process for warehouse staff.  Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including mentoring, through 90-day orientation period.
• Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within organization for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
• In conjunction with the Branch Manager, or Production Manager, evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances; conduct all warehouse performance appraisals; recommend salary changes; and set performance goals.
• Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
• Investigate job-related incidents (Workers’ Compensation) and file reports in conjunction with Branch Manager. Participate or direct monthly safety meetings to minimize accidents, incorporating a wellness attitude among all staff members.
• Schedule staff and maintain attendance records.  Assist in Labor Hours Tracking  - Actual vs. Budget.
• Assist Branch Manager, or Production Manager, in the use and execution of production planning system and management of Branch P&L’s.
• May be responsible for closing out fairs, ensuring all cases, displays, and boxes are staged with the book fair properly labeled.
• May prepare daily packing schedules.
• May oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
• May oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied; including, but not limited to, matching loading procedures to warehouse/driver sheets.
• May assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
• Ensure that warehouse equipment/tools are properly utilized to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury to Manager.
• Use and monitor proper techniques for lifting, packing, handling heavy objects, climbing ladders, and pushing/pulling cases.
• Fill Accurate Data on Labor Data Collection Cards.
• May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).
• Perform other duties as requested by Branch Manager and/or Production Manager.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required, College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience with a distribution or manufacturing organization preferred.
• Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
• Strong computer skills; ability to navigate through the internet, MS Office, and email preferred.
• Ability to utilize scanner systems effectively with minimal errors.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and direct associates.
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work over-time and weekends as needed.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Valid drivers license & acceptable motor vehicle report.  (If operating company vehicle –motor vehicle record check and drug screening)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Oklahoma

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 55,000.00 - 65,000.00

Eeo Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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