Materials Handling Supervisor
Also referred to as: Materials Handling Supervisor, Supervisor of Material Handling
Requirements and Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who load and unload material within a warehouse or storage facility. Processes orders from requisitions and dispenses items from stock. Oversees the utilization of hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. Ensures procedures are according to specifications and that resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met. May assist in inventory of stock and stock rotation. Enters information into a computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored data, or respond to inquiries about inventory levels or delivery schedules. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
Similar Jobs:  Materials Management Supervisor, Materials Planning Supervisor, Materials Handler II, Materials Handler III, Materials Planning Assistant II, Materials Planning Assistant I, Materials Planning Assistant III, Materials Planning Senior Supervisor, Materials Management Manager
Level of Education:  Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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