Warehouse Supervisor

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing and media company, has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and learning for lifelong pleasure in all children. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, for more than 80 years, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children. For more information, please visit our website at www.scholastic.com.Scholastic Book Fairs works with schools across the country to host more than 120,000 annual reading events, connecting more than 55 million children with great books each year. Book Fairs foster enthusiasm for reading, while helping to build school and classroom libraries by providing students, teachers and parents access to thousands of books and educational products at affordable prices.We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to:
Assist in the hiring and recruiting process for warehouse staff. Conduct orientation for newly hired associates, including introduction of a mentor to act as a “buddy” through 90-day orientation period.
Supervise, develop, and train all warehouse personnel and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within organization for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
In conjunction with the Branch Manager, evaluate & document warehouse associates’ job performances; conduct all warehouse performance appraisals; recommend salary changes; and set performance goals.
Accurately expedite school re-orders in a timely manner, overseeing UPS/ground shipping.
Adhere to local, State, and Federal regulations inclusive but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EEOC.
Oversee Fair packing production or replenishment of stock from bulk to shelves as well as the unloading of trucks and cases.
Oversee packing and display of product in accordance with schematics, to ensure customer requests and needs are satisfied; including, but not limited to, matching loading procedures to warehouse/driver sheets. Reset picking lines to coordinate with corporate schematics, on a seasonal basis.
Oversee the initial set up of fairs for daily deliveries to include accountability of all fair support materials.
Monitor inventory levels and inform management of status, avoiding out-of-stock situations. Assist with physical inventory counts, open houses and warehouse sales.
May operate forklifts during peak business periods (If certified – must be at least 18 years of age).Our generous full time benefits include career opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription) as well as 401(k) and pension plans and a 50% employee discount!
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED equivalent required, college degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Self motivated and disciplined with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze, develop, initiate, and implement plans and strategies to achieve goals.
Prior experience with a sales/service distribution organization preferred.
Professional appearance/demeanor.
Computer literate.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs. unassisted.
Valid drivers license with good driving record.
EOE/AA/H/V/DFWP