Warehouse Area Supervisor

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Area Supervisor to join the Data Center Power and Control Team in Reno, NV. Under general direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Area Supervisor directs and organizes the activities of the warehouse to maintain high standards of the operation in quality and service to maximize profits. The Warehouse Area Supervisor directs the warehouse staff to ensure that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures and goals. The Warehouse Area Supervisor provides specific supervisory responsibilities in areas such as inbound receipts, inventory control, cycle counts, outbound order audits, location audits, damage recognition, quality control and problem solving. The Warehouse Area Supervisor will manage staff in areas such as work scheduling, communications, employee relations, performance counseling and annual reviews.

The Warehouse Area Supervisor, as with all members of the Legrand Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Coordinate all Shipping/Receiving and Warehouse activities to ensure department objectives are met daily.
• Oversee finished goods inventory accuracy and work with Value Stream Manager to ensure cycle counts are performed in accordance with department standards.
• Ensure shipping, receiving, and picking accuracy by implementing proper techniques and coaching for direct reports.
• Conduct daily Field Tour and share results during the Legrand Way meeting.
• Actively communicate business strategy and key results to warehouse staff. Facilitate daily staff/huddle meetings to promote safety practices and open communications.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of warehouse machinery and identify repair and maintenance needs. Coordinates maintenance requests as required.
• Complete related paperwork and reports in an accurate and timely manner, utilizing computer software and general office procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all ISO regulations and procedures.
• Maintain and approve accurate time and attendance recording in Dayforce for warehouse staff.
• Assist sales and manufacturing departments to process required shipments.
• Assist in evaluating shipping practices for most cost-effective solutions.
• Work with Logistics team to ensure compliance with export/import regulations.
• Execute foreign logistics practices and transactions.
• Promote a safe, clean and organized work environment. Ensure correct use of equipment throughout warehouse environment.
• Provide back up support to Value Stream Manager and Production Supervisor for all facility related duties.
• Assist manager with estimating warehouse operation costs and preparing requisitions to purchase necessary supplies.
• Participate in safety meetings and implement safe work environment practices that meet OSHA requirements.
• Participate in staff selection/interview process. Recruits, hires, and train all warehouse staff.
• Supervise and provide support and direction to all warehouse staff. Resolve personnel issues and support team building with positive and open communication.
• Support and motivate staff to participate in company sponsored classes and training, with the objective of completing individual goals and compliance with mandatory training.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years warehouse/distribution/manufacturing experience with at least 2 years at the management level.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Project management skills include planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of first aid, safety and OSHA requirements.
• Prior experience in managing staff (supervise, train, coach, develop, motivate, interview, hire, terminate) and lead by example.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to resolve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly.  All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/ladder; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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