RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR - Youngstown State University : Job Details

Summary of Position

The class works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of inventory control and warehouse procedures in order to supervise employees and oversee operations.

Position Information

60% - Supervises employees, student workers, and warehouse operations; oversees daily operations for all parcels and mail; receives, inspects, stores, and distributes, parcels, mail, freight, and/or equipment; develops, implements, and enforces warehouse procedures; assigns and reviews work, establishes timeframes for completion; coordinates with departments to schedules deliveries, oversees preparation and maintenance of shipping, receiving, mail, and inventory records; trains and orients new employees and students; approves/disapproves requests for paid leaves; interviews candidates and students for employment and recommends hiring; evaluates employee work performance; receives and responds to grievances, ensures adherence to health and safety procedures.

40% - Processes daily inbound/outbound parcels, freight, and mail; schedules special deliveries/pickups with carriers; Oversees inventory of and approves orders for supplies and/or equipment; receives, inspects, stores, and distributes items; oversees storage and/or distribution of supplies and/or equipment; ensures clean, proper, and safe storage of materials; evaluates condition of and ensures delivery vehicles are properly maintained and repaired; serves as liaison with vendors and other suppliers to ensure proper receipt and delivery of parcels, freight, mail and/or equipment; monitors warehouse. Prepares and submits month end reports and monitors trends.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:Cross trained within department. Assists with training new hires.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated:Computer and all other standard office equipment; inbound tracking system; tow motor; truck; hydraulic jack; pallet jack; hand cart.

Work Schedule:Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over staff and students.

Reports to: Manager, Delivery Services

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:Valid driver's license and no moving violations within the last three years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: supervision; employee training and development; OSHA and/or other safety standards and practices applicable to warehouse operations; inventory control; purchasing and requisition procedures.

Skill in: written and verbal communication.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; prepare concise and meaningful reports; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED; two or more years of supervisory experience in a logistics environment; experience dealing with FedEx, UPS, or another common carrier; experience in inventory control, OSHA and/or other safety standards and practices applicable to warehouse operations; experience in purchasing and requisition procedures and employee training and development. Valid driver's license and no moving violations within the last three years.

Preferred Qualifications:Two or more years of experience working with desktop receiving software and handheld scanners such as Brynka and/or SC Logic or SQBX and knowledge of receiving procedures. Current or previous tow motor certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.