About Us

AEL-Span LLC, A Walker SCM, LLC affiliate company, brings an experienced team approach to multi-national logistics service. We provide superior products without sacrificing the small firm attributes that have distinguished our firm since its inception - personal attention, expertise and reliability. We are a 3PL provider which includes expertise across the entire supply chain including: transportation, warehousing and distribution, assembly and contract packaging services.

Job Description

AEL-Span/Walker SCM is looking for a 2ND SHIFT WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR for our operation in Louisville, Kentucky. We are looking for the right person who shares our philosophy of Operational Excellence on a daily basis. AEL-SPAN’s primary objective is to deliver the right part, to the right place, at the right time.

Summary of Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the operation of multiple sequencing cells within a 475,000 sq. ft. warehouse with 112 dock doors. Each supervisor is responsible for between 20-50 direct reports and several hundred SKU’s in their area of responsibility. The supervisor’s primary responsibility is to ensure that sequencing production is run to meet all client shipment window times and that there are no impacts to the client’s production schedule or quality objectives.

The Warehouse Supervisor will report to the Warehouse Manager, and will also be responsible for the overall material flow of their SKU’s. This involves the receiving and put away of their materials, the handling and return of sequence racks that flow between the warehouse and Ford, and also the returnable dunnage the flows between the warehouse and the manufacturing sites in Mexico and Honduras.

In addition, the Warehouse Supervisor will work with on-site client personnel to investigate quality issues and continuous improvement opportunities as they arise.

Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drive safety awareness and lead team members to exercise safe work behavior and practices.
• Promote and support a safe culture throughout the operation.
• Verify equipment/work tools are performing in optimal conditions.
• Adhere to customer requirements related to all warehouse processes.
• Supervise all warehouse team members and activities.
• Enforce all corporate policies and compliance to all procedures.
• Communicate frequently with the team to ensure they are effectively executing their responsibilities.
• Be present on the floor to give guidance and feedback to the team. Identify problems and work with the team for resolution. Follow up and close open items in a timely fashion.
• Communicate closely with the office team regarding any operations concerns.
• Proactively communicate and escalate any ‘defects’ and other situations in the warehouse that could potentially have minor or major impacts to customers.
• Promote a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement amongst team members to strive to better serve our customer.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects in the operation.
• Manage inventory accuracy at the highest levels. Understand and enforce adherence to product handling procedures, especially in regards to product identification and physical and system location procedures.
• Accountable for adjusting personnel levels and flexing team members based on operational needs. Reduce costs and monitor overtime.
• Proactively listen to and act on team member suggestions, HR concerns, and practice the company’s core values.
• Manage a clean warehouse. Maintain strong 5S results for cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Effectively coordinate priorities.
• Maintain productivity logs and end of shift reports.

JOB SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to manage people across a large facility, ensuring team members are productive and safe, while promoting communication and teamwork.
• Knowledgeable of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; experienced and well-spoken in front of customers and large groups.
• Ability to deal with and communicate effectively with a diverse team of individuals from various backgrounds, at all organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically, or through other means, to individuals and groups.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, is preferred
• Ability to understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace; read, understand, and communicate all safety requirements and cautions, as well as any/all operational procedures
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Warehouse environment
• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to a variety of weather condition (extreme heat, cold, etc.)
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Schedule is a minimum of 40 hours per week

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties or requirements for this position.

No sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

AEL-Span/Walker SCM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a drug free workplace.

Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse Supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)
• Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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