Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism — and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.
Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With 49 warehouse sites in the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products.
In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!
**Position Description**
**Key Competencies Required to be Successful as an Operations Supervisor**
- Manage the day-to-day warehouse duties and responsibilities to meet and exceed targets; ensure all warehouse activities are performed safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and hold a high level of accountability as a leader in your division, while constantly pushing to meet targets and creating operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate with the management team to provide regular updates and promptly communicate any issues; provide solutions to resolve discrepancies and fulfill customer orders.
- Promote operational excellence and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction; perform quality assurance checks to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
- Onboard and ensure new employees receive the appropriate training to effectively perform job duties; set performance goals, evaluate employee performance, and provide feedback.
- Manage shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
- Able to meet inventory levels through proper controls and warehouse coordination.
- Foster a culture of transparency, disciplined problem-solving, high-performance work teams, and continuous improvement.
- Assist and support staff training in accordance with company requirements, as well as assist the manager where applicable.
- Partner with customer service, purchasing and logistics suppliers to ensure availability of products.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
**Education/Certification/Licenses**
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a distribution warehousing environment; must have knowledge and experience with industrial products or similar industry.
**Skills That Will Make You Successful**
- Proven track record of effective inventory control, warehouse effectiveness and cost reduction expenses and on time delivery.
- Detail-oriented, decisive, and able to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment with coaching support.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills including superior listening skills.
- Experience building and driving teamwork.
- Outgoing self-starter who can work independently.
- Ability to think quickly and solve problems.
**Experience**: Required
- 5 year(s): Warehouse Capability Experience
- 2 year(s): Warehouse Supervisor experience
**Education**: Required
- Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
- Technical/other training or better in English or related field