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Expeditors

Warehouse Supervisor

Expeditors, Peabody, Massachusetts, us, 01960


We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

To support the Expeditors facility in the pursuit of Warehouse Excellence by promoting a culture of safety and security in a facility that is efficient and meet high quality standards through continuous improvement and modernization. Hours are from 5:00PM-2:00AM

Tasks and Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Warehouse Operational Performance Standards. (https://expeditorsintl.sharepoint.com/sites/OpStandards/SitePages/Warehouse-Operations.aspx)

Supervising and coaching your Warehouse teams

Weekly team / huddle with Warehouse Lead

Monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Lead

Assist and/or set with the annual mid & end year reviews with the Warehouse Lead

Assist and/or set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Leads

Assist in execution of District Tactical Business Plan

Ensure a safe and secure work environment

Responsible for execution of Expeditors warehouse procedures, safety and compliance standards

Maintain a clean and professional facility (as per local standards)

Responsible that all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including the required maintenance contract

Provide weekly/monthly/annually input to warehouse budget, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair

Ensure your teams are staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force

Oversee all aspects of warehouse staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff

Ensure coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications

Assist with Interview, onboard, develop, and support staff within area of responsibility, includes permanent and contingent staff, according the trainings schedule

Support employee versatility (cross training)

Responsible for execution of the processes in the area of responsibility, following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations

Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost reduction through continuous improvement methods

Participate in transitioning and onboarding new customers

Manage, prevent, and resolve inventory, over/short/damage, process and customer exceptions

Assist with perform process audits to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight

Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence

Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations

Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards

Physical Demands

Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

Write with pencil/pen/marker

Functions performed primarily while seated at desk and driving a forklift truck.

4 years of industry specific knowledge

Inventory management

Self-reflecting and open to feedback

Initiative and ability to work in autonomy

Proven leadership attitude and background

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

Fluent in English

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus