Job Description

Terms of Employment: 12-month

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Scale: AFSCME UB Grade 13-14

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Warehouse Foreman oversees the daily operations of the Charles County Public Schools centralized and satellite warehousing and distribution system. This position is responsible for coordinating warehouse activities, supervising assigned personnel, managing inventory and distribution processes, and ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, handling, and delivery of supplies, instructional materials, equipment, and other resources.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Valid CDL license
• Ability to drive warehouse vehicles – Box Trucks and Vans
• Considerable progressively responsible experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, or distribution.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and coordinating warehouse operations.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, materials handling, and distribution procedures.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures related to warehouse operations.
• Ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and coordinate the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage resources, and maintain efficient operational workflows.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems and standard office applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and analyze operational information.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond effectively to changing operational priorities.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, distributing, and disposing of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Supervises assigned warehouse personnel, including coordinating work assignments, monitoring performance, providing training, and ensuring compliance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Establishes daily operational priorities and allocates personnel, equipment, and resources to meet distribution schedules and organizational needs.
• Oversees inventory control procedures, including accurate recordkeeping, stock rotation, storage organization, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitors warehouse storage areas, material-handling equipment, and distribution vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operations; reports maintenance needs and initiates corrective action within assigned authority.
• Coordinates with schools, departments, vendors, transportation providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely receipt and distribution of materials and equipment.
• Maintains warehouse storage layouts, inventory locator systems, and organizational procedures to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Utilizes computerized inventory management and warehouse systems to monitor inventory, track distribution activities, and maintain accurate operational records.
• Reviews warehouse processes and recommends improvements to enhance productivity, service delivery, inventory accuracy, and workplace safety.
• Prepares and maintains operational reports, inventory documentation, and other records as required.
• Responds to changing operational demands, including peak distribution periods and emergency requests, by adjusting work priorities and resource assignments.
• Ensures warehouse operations comply with applicable CCBOE policies, procedures, and established safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.