Operations Supervisor Job in Phoenix 85043, Arizona US

 

                                                 

POSITION TITLE:                       Outbound Supervisor

 

POSITION AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:     Outbound Operations

           

 

 

As a PetSmart associate, you’ll be joining the nation’s leading pet retailer.  Our vision is to provide Total Lifetime Care for every pet, every parent, every time.  We’re currently seeking candidates who enjoy working in a team environment as an integral part of our supply chain network at our 600,000 square foot facility in Phoenix, Arizona

 

 

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The Outbound Supervisor is an essential member of the Distribution organization that partners with and supports the PetSmart Distribution Center leadership team.  The PetSmart Distribution Center organization is comprised of operational leaders committed to the successful service of our stores.

 

The individual must provide strategic direction for the Distribution Center while maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses for the DC.  He/She should emphasize the need to deliver quality service to our retail store operations.

 

The Outbound Supervisor will oversee the order selection and shipping processes in a Warehouse Management/Labor Management environment to ensure accuracy of shipments to PetSmart stores.

 

 

Key accountabilities include:

 

Ø  Leading engagement initiatives to promote associate involvement and drive best practices throughout the facility.

 

Ø  Ensuring standardization in process efficiencies and improving process execution throughout the outbound organization.

 

Ø  Upholding, supporting, and maintaining company safety standards at all times.

 

Ø  Encouraging diversity, integrity, and adaptability.

 

     

      Responsibilities:

 

·         Assesses organizational and operational effectiveness and recommends changes/enhancements that will improve operating processes and performance.

 

·         Ensures effective communication of all key initiatives to encourage a consistent understanding of the reasons for, direction of, and expected results of each project.

 

·         Assists in developing plans for cost reduction, process improvement, scheduling enhancement, and labor hours reduction.

 

·         Provides ongoing training, coaching, guidance, and instruction for associates. 

 

·         Special projects as assigned by Supply Chain leadership.

 

 

      Technical Skills:

 

·         Knowledge of distribution in shipping, receiving, order filling, and inventory control.

 

·         Able to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and associates through written and verbal methods.

 

 

      Leadership Skills:

 

·         Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and passion, and a dedication to exceed performance expectations.  Possesses a high sense of responsibility, quality, ethics, and integrity.

 

·         Able to think through problems and recommend solutions; influences and motivates groups with diverse backgrounds while fostering collaboration to reach consensus.

 

·         Influences others to achieve individual and team objectives.  Enables effective direction, facilitation, communication, and cooperation with all levels of associates. Skills in team development are highly desired.

 

·         Contributes to development of associates through coaching, mentoring, and management of individual development plans for all associates. 

 

 

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION REQUIRED:

 

The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.  Experience with Warehouse Management and/or Labor Management systems strongly preferred.  Flexible availability to work various work schedules is required. 

 

 

If you’re passionate about pets and want to build a dynamic retail career, then why not combine your love for pets with a rewarding career at PetSmart? 

 

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