Job Description

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor for Sauer Brands, Inc., is responsible for the day-to-day management of shipping, receiving and warehouse team member development.
This includes:
• Warehouse Optimization
◦ Warehouse layout and flow are structured for maximum efficiency based on velocity.
◦ All SQF/GMP requirements are met for storage of materials/finished goods.
◦ SBI safety policies are met/enforced.
• Customer Order Fulfillment
◦ Implements best practices to achieve and maintain warehouse efficiency standards.
◦ Removes barriers preventing perfect order fulfillment.
• Inventory Control
◦ Develops and implements systems to ensure accurate transaction/maintenance of inventory.
• Transportation
◦ Works closely with Transportation team to coordinate outbound/inbound loads to/from warehouses and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
◦ Instrumental in maintaining outbound throughput through use of Dock Scheduler
◦ Maintains local fleet of trucks/trailers including maintenance coordination and maintenance of all DOT required documentation
• Warehousing and transportation activities as assigned

The Warehouse Supervisor reports to the Warehouse Manager who will oversee all warehouse operations for the Richmond, VA production site. Together they will work quickly to identify and mitigate constraints that risk impacting production operations and customer order fulfillment. This role will execute special projects and initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support both factory operations and customer fill rate. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of the Sauer Brands Purpose and Values.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervise warehouse operations for the Richmond, VA production site
◦ Optimize warehouse operations to support manufacturing and business goals
• Drive effective warehouse practices
• Identify cost savings opportunities
◦ Actively seek out opportunities to reduce costs/maximize efficiencies through operational improvement identification
◦ Demonstrate excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
◦ Identify waste and seek opportunities for cost reduction
• Work cross-functionally with the Production Team, Transportation, Inventory Control, and other Supply Chain/Operations staff
◦ Proactively work across departments to eliminate barriers and reduce impact to customers
• Leadership
◦ Lead staff with a servant leader perspective
◦ Lead staff, continuing the current cultivation of a “continuously productive operation”
• Manage and control inventory
◦ Optimize inventory following lean manufacturing principles
◦ Drive warehouse inventory consistent with established KPIs
◦ Participate in physical inventory events (generally year-end)
◦ Support SBI cycle counting initiatives
• Culture Building
◦ Act as a servant leader
◦ Work in a customer-centric manner
◦ Represent the company positively through supplier relations
◦ Promotes safety as a condition
◦ Support the Warehouse Manager and Sauer Brands Business as necessary with any special projects or necessary research
Skills Requirement:
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work and thrive undertime constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibility
• Strong warehouse management acumen
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
• Strong problem-solving skills
Education and Experience Requirement:
• College Degree Required (Business/Supply Chain preferred)
• 2+ Years of experience in Warehousing preferred
• Proven management and/or supervisory experience
• Experience with ERP System(s), Oracle (Peoplesoft) preferred
• Experience with TMS/WMS systems

Performance History Requirement:
• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.