Assistant Supervisor Warehouse I

The Assistant Warehouse Supervisor I will assist management supervising in the areas of shipping, receiving and packaging to ensure quality, safety, timeliness and accuracy.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is a growing and dynamic organization with superb products that includes motorcycles, outboard motors, ATVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel, and much more! We are a company of enthusiasts and have passion for our products! 

Yamaha is looking for an Assistant Warehouse Supervisor I for our Lakeview, WI facility. The Assistant Warehouse Supervisor I will assist management supervising in the areas of shipping, receiving and packaging to ensure quality, safety, timeliness and accuracy. He / she supervise and administer all freight activity. This position will handle and process the entire inventory in the warehouse. The Assistant Warehouse Supervisor I will also supervise and assign tasks to worker and maintain seamless functions in the warehouse.  

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all customer orders are shipped the same day they are received while maintaining a high order accuracy ratio. Process all inbound product into inventory in a timely manner. Make sure all parts and accessories are accurately accounted for and handled and stored properly.
• Maintain accurate control of all warehouse inventory, company equipment and building security. Ensure proper labeling, tagging and packaging of goods and materials.
• Supervises loading and unloading of trucks. Maintains all necessary documentation and adheres to legal procedures for dispatch and receipt of goods.
• Ensure that department operations comply with all internal, local and domestic rules and regulations (e.g., dangerous goods, fire, CTPAT, OSHA and all safety rules).
• Ensure that all department employees are properly trained in work related and safety procedures per company guidelines. Maintain a safe and hostile free working environment for the entire department staff. Motivate employees to increase levels of morale, productivity and quality of work.
• Maintain a high level of Kaizen, 5S and MBO responsibilities. Ensure that the department operation is safe, organized and presents the proper company image.
• Monitor department and individual production numbers to meet budget guidelines and warehouse goals. Provide cost saving measures and suggestions to management.

Requirements:

•  High School diploma or GED equivalent. AS/BS/BA degree is a plus.
• 3 – 5 years experience in warehouse operations / distribution.
• Supervisory experience is a preferred, not required.
• Experience in Kaizen / 5S methodology preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must have extreme attention to detail, assuring warehouse is operating effectively and immaculate.
• Must be dependable with the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to train and direct warehouse staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, twist and turn.
• Able to stand for 10 hours or more.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to operate equipment (i.e., stock picker, forklift, etc) to help daily goals when needed is a required skills. 
• US Citizen or Visa and Work Permit