Overview
The Operating Supervisor is responsible for supervising the functional activities within Stores Operations which include Regional Stores and/or Astoria Stores. Effectively manage the assigned portion of the material and supply processes, including Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance. Achieve an excellent level of service in the support of the Company's material needs.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
•Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all equipment associated with Stores Operations (also referred to as Warehouse Operations) such as forklifts, storage racks, wrapping machines, strappers etc.
•Plan, organize, schedule, and assign personnel to ensure safe, productive, and efficient operations, while using analytics to review existing data for informed business decisions.
•Support, initiate, and promote cost savings measures to improve the financial end of the local and corporate business.
•Ensure achievement of departmental goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity.
•Ensure the efficient use of resources by managing overtime, reviewing actual vs. budget and manage spending.
•Partner effectively with customers to ensure that their material requirements are met by maintaining a high standard of service, quality and accuracy, timely and precise issuing and delivery of materials.
•Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with all contractual agreements, required training, associated administrative requirements (e.g., performance evaluations, administer discipline and feedback), process and procedural compliance.
•Maintain inventory control to minimize inventory adjustments and ensure periodic inventories are conducted and results are analyzed and maintained in the appropriate systems.
•Supervise the receiving, inspection, issuance and storage of equipment and material. Coordinate the reporting of this material into the appropriate systems.
•Ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and equipment, while maintaining efficient tool room operations, where appropriate.
•Enforce security measures for managed areas, perform daily inspections of the warehouse grounds, and promote good housekeeping practices in the workplace.
•Participate in various committees/task forces to identify and implement process improvements, new technology and training improvements to enhance the functioning of the operation.
•Assume emergency response roles according to the coastal storm plan and material management processes and respond to storms and other emergencies by staffing staging areas as required.
•Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
•Support companies Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
•Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of operations, logistics, or relevant work experience or
•Associate's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of operations, logistics, or relevant work experience or
•High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years of operations, logistics, or relevant work experience.
Relevant Work Experience
•Excellent verbal and written communications skills - Required
•Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and render sound business decisions - Required
•Strong leadership and organizational skills - Required
•Excellent interpersonal skills - Required
•Time management skills and ability to delegate - Required
•Problem solving skills - Required
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Required
•Familiarity with inventory and warehouse management systems - Preferred
•Familiarity with Oracle EBS or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system - Preferred
•Knowledge of Stores/Warehousing/Operations and various equipment and material used by Operating Organizations (Construction, Electric, Gas, Steam) - Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
•Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
•Ability to respond to system emergencies
•Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
•Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
•Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
•Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
•Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
Additional Physical Demands
•Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.