Processing Supervisor

OUR MISSION:

human-I-T believes that through social entrepreneurship, opportunities are created for our world to become more inclusive, sustainable, and bold. We inspire and empower people through technology and information to achieve their full potential. This isn’t just our mission. It’s our purpose.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Warehouse Supervisor you will be required to oversee and ensure the work of their department is done efficiently, effectively and meets the goals and objectives set forth for their area. Ensures the work of their team meets quality and production objectives and that all schedules are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Examines product for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Demonstrates methods and trains workers in sequence of processing tasks and operation and control of machines and equipment.
• Inventories and requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies for department activities.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computing, or another related field from a four-year college or university

Experience:

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

Achievement Focus:

• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Communications:

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Managing People:

• Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Includes subordinates in planning. Makes self-available to subordinates. Provides direction and gains compliance. Provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.

Planning and Organization:

• Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving:

• Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean concepts, 5S a plus

• Ability to easily interpret and use statistics in day-to-day decision-making preferred

• Root Cause Analysis, Pareto and flow charts a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Language Ability:

• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.Electronic KnowledgeAble to apply practical experience of different circuits and electronic troubleshooting skills. Described as ‘tech-savvy’, with a strong interest in technology preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required and knowledge of Google Suite preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Context:

Includes indoors and outdoors; in an office and warehouse setting environment where noise level and temperature may vary; will also be required to work in teams and answer e-mail and the telephone with long periods of sitting and screen time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position may include stand, bend, twist, lift and carry goods worth 50 pounds or more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and hazards.