Warehouse Supervisor

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LSI’s heritage spans more than 40 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to grow. Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. We manufacture commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions.

We are looking for Warehouse Supervisor to support our team at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Summary:

• Directs warehousing activities for organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Oversee warehouse operations in a Lean manufacturing environment, using Lean principles for process improvement and problem solving.
• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
• Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Maintains stocking locations on all inventory.
• Ensures that items are organized and properly identified.
• Standardizes to the best of ability how material is brought in and stored.
• Evaluates stock area for ways to improve accuracy of inventory.
• Provides input on employee evaluations in Warehouse area.
• Submits ideas for improving stock department, as well as cutting down on inventory and storage.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the stock area delegating activities to pickers.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees:
  • Planning, assigning, and directing work
  • Appraising performance
  • Rewarding and disciplining employees.
  • Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word software.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC:

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.