Warehouse Area Supervisor - Wine / Spirits (Evening Shift)

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　GA-Savannah - Savannah, GA

　　Description

　　About United

　　United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

　　Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

　　Logistics Area Supervisor assists the Area Manager in leading a team of logistics associates, ensuring that all product is correctly and efficiently stocked, rotated, available and received to complete customers’ orders timely.  Area Supervisor will help train new associates on the requirements of the job including but not limited to: inventory control, product knowledge, product rotation, proper picking, Company policies and procedures, and using the Company’s computer systems.  The successful Area Supervisor is self-motivated, communicative and thrives in work environments requiring collaboration, team work and interpersonal skills, as well as managing conflict.  

　　Qualifications

　　Must be 21 years or older

　　Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) or more years related experience in transportation, delivery, or logistics

　　Prior experience in and an understanding of Logistics and Logistics operations

　　Able to learn and maintain knowledge of the Company and products

　　Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices

　　Must be flexible to work additional hours when needed

　　Responsibilities:

　　Supervising a team of logistics associates overseeing proper product inventory, staging, rotation, breakdown, replenishment, returns, order fulfillment and quality control.  Work with team as necessary to meet nightly goals

　　Train, develop, evaluate and motivate team to foster the success of individual contributors and overall team success

　　Define expectations and monitor progress 

　　Analyze needs; assign work and projects, as needed

　　Maintain productivity; ensure volume, goals and new programs are met

　　Investigate problems and set a course to correct issues

　　Responsible for supervising team, ensuring safe performance of duties

　　Facilitate all team meetings at the request of the Area Manager

　　Forecast staffing needs

　　Additional duties may apply depending on area of responsibility in logistics

　　Perform other duties as assigned including filling in for associates when needed

　　Competencies

　　Effective Judgment

　　Plan & Execute

　　Relationship Development

　　Conflict Resolution

　　Communication

　　Handles Stress

　　Managing multiple priorities

　　Problem Solving/ Solution-Oriented

　　Critical Thinking

　　Collaboration

　　Flexibility/ Multi-tasking

　　Critical Skills

　　Must have strong leadership, motivation and persuasive communication skills

　　Ability to exercise independent judgment to handle a variety of duties; prioritize

　　Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

　　Efficient time management skills

　　Strong computer knowledge and skills

　　Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

　　Attention to detail

　　Patience, flexibility and ability to adapt to complicated and stressful situations

　　Working Conditions

　　Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

　　Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

　　Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

　　Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

　　Regular, reliable attendance required

　　Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift

　　Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift and carry, push and pull, bend and stoop, reach with arms and hands, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

　　Able to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

　　Able to stack, unstack and relocate large amounts of product throughout the work period

　　Able to perform repeated lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required

　　Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance