Logistics Warehouse Supervisor

Function description

You work in a rotating shift (6 am – 2 pm; 2 pm – 10 pm) or in a fixed night (10 pm – 6 am). As a supervisor, you are responsible for the daily supervision of storeroom operations in a specific area. This entails organising and supervising the operation in the most efficient, customer oriented and safe way. As well as ensuring a high level of quality and focus on timely execution of tasks at hand, including initiating and executing improvement opportunities.

Major responsibilities

• Coach a team of 30-40 employees who perform a number of warehouse activities: receiving, locating, order-filling, packing, loading and shipping of spare parts.
• You are responsible for the efficient organisation of your area and attain the pre-established productivity, quality and efficiency standards.
• You ensure that the activities in your area are performed in conjunction with the other areas by closely collaborating with your colleagues supervisors.
• You are responsible for the operational processes in your area, and initiates and/or contributes to improvement projects.
• You ensure proper training and development of the employees in your area.
• You are responsible for a safe and clean work environment and ensure adherence by your team.
• You analyse area results and strive for lean management and will take appropriate actions for improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor / Master degree or equivalent experience
• Motivation and skills to independently lead a group of employees.
• Good communications skills, adjusted to the audience and situation at hand
• Organisational talent
• Pro-active and hands-on
• Previous relevant experience in warehouse environment can be an asset
• Profound knowledge of MS Office applications
• Fluent knowledge of Dutch, and English.