Warehouse Supervisor 1st Shift

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Description: Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading. We are currently in search of a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor to support our local branch team. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation and sick time, salary continuation benefits, parental leave, 401k w/ company match, employee stock purchase plan, and a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise. Qualified candidates will be able to support the Branch Manager in the planning, scheduling, directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess the team to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people. Key Responsibilities Supervise receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities. Monitor productivity, quality, and service levels to meet operational goals. Schedule labor and allocate resources to support workflow demands. Coach, train, and develop employees to improve performance and engagement. Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues in a timely and consistent manner. Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and performance management matters. Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency. Qualifications Required High school diploma or GED. Minimum of three (3) years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience. Experience working in a high-volume distribution environment. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees. Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and productivity management. Proficiency using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners. Strong computer skills; ability to navigate the internet, MS Office, Teams and Outlook. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. Preferred Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field. Experience supervising teams in a distribution center or book fulfillment environment. Experience with labor planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs., climbs ladders without assistance. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and around moving equipment. Ability to operate or become certified to operate material handling equipment as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Job Family Group: Distrib & Matls

Mgmt Location Region/State: Nebraska

Compensation Range: Annual

Salary: 57,800.00 - 65,000.00 EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.