Overview

Location: Midlothian, TX
Job type: Full-time, Salary Exempt
Shift: Swing Shift – Sunday to Thursday, 3pm – Midnight
Salary: DOE

WPS is seeking to hire an experienced supply chain operations professional from the local Midlothian, TX area to lead and supervise our busy and growing Swing Shift team at our Midlothian distribution center.

A Warehouse Supervisor assists the Warehouse Manager in planning, directing, and administering various aspects and activities for the swing shift schedule, which includes receiving, shipping, storing, and stocking. This position supervises employees and the work performed within various areas of inbound, stocking and inventory control. This role is directly responsible for enforcing established procedures and practices during the swing shift. This role must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of employees and personalities of varied experience and skill levels while working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. You must aspire to inspire your team!

A well-qualified supervisor will have at least two or more years of experience in a distribution center supervisory and leadership role, preferably supervising 15 to 20 direct reports. This is a hands-on role.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Helps maintain inbound, outbound, pick mod and inventory operations by coordinating and communicating company operational policies and procedures.
  • Completes warehouse operational requirements by assisting in assigning employees to work and following up on progress.
  • Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet receiving schedules.
  • Oversees all swing shift activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and good condition of shipments.
  • Works with the Warehouse Manager to determine space requirements and staging of product within warehouse overflow storage areas.
  • Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Compiles records of unfilled orders.
  • Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels.
  • Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
  • Coordinates and provides leadership for assigned warehouse staff to receive products effectively.
  • Supervises the daily operational functions, receiving flow, troubleshooting quality issues, handling staffing issues, monitoring incoming orders and coordinating training to employees.
  • Observes and help direct employees to ensure compliance in operational and working practices.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks and assignments as needed or directed by management.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in distribution center operations, with a minimum of 2 years of experience supervising a team of 15 or more.
  • Associates degree or higher, preferred but not required.
  • Resolute standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times. You are expected to set an example at all times.
  • Highly motivated and dependable with demonstrated delegation, supervisory, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Working knowledge of supply chain processes, including shipping/receiving flow, inventory management, control and logistics planning, warehousing.
  • Knowledge of current industry best practices in supply chain management to support process improvement
  • Ability to motivate, influence and encourage a diverse range of employees with varied skill levels and backgrounds
  • Working knowledge of effective inventory management and distribution practices.
  • Personal commitment to safety and a professional demeanor at all times.
  • You must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time – this is not a desk job!

**Any offer of employment subject to the successful completion of a Pre-employment Background Search and Pre-employment Drug Screen**

About Western Power Sports

Work hard. Play hard – WPS and the FLY Racing Culture

For 60 years, our motto at Western Power Sports has been "Work hard. Play hard". We are the home of FLY Racing , a group of powersports enthusiasts who are passionate about the brand, the lifestyle, and the value we bring to the world of powersports through our extensive product offerings and dealer network. We value a competitive drive to succeed and the desire to be THE BEST. We strive to offer our customers the best products, fastest delivery, and the ultimate customer service experience in the powersports industry, one customer and one order at a time, every time. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about life and bring that passion and energy to their work! If you have the skills, the talents and the experience we need, we would love to hear from you!