Bunzl is hiring: Warehouse Supervisor in Perth Amboy

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Receiving and Shipping Department. Ensures order selection and related shipping functions are performed in an effective manner. Monitors work processes and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of all employees.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 10am start .

Responsibilities:

Supervise team members in the timely and accurate assembly of customer orders, in preparation for shipment or receiving product

Provide a professional environment with relation to fellow team members, other department members and external customers

Direct the necessary daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees

Organize and focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that stresses effectiveness by improving processes as well as the efficiencies of department team members

Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced (i.e. operational, safety, administrative, etc.

Maximize quality and productivity by understanding the expectations of the company and assisting the Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred

Must have 1-3 years experience previous warehouse supervisory experience required.

Previous experience managing a unionize work force is a plus

Must be a self starter with the ability to multi task

Possess excellent judgment and decision making skills

Bi-lingual (Spanish) skills a plus

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficient using the AS400

Possess strong PC skills in Word and Excel

Capacity to effectively plan workload and staff assignments

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)