Supervisor, Warehouse Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Supervisor, Warehouse

Job Category:

Distribution

Requisition Number:

SUPER004662

Details April 16, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
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Durham, NC 27703, USA
Job Details
Description
Supervisor, Distribution

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

EMPLOY:

We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.

BUILD:

We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.

SERVE:

Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.

SUPPORT:

We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

To supervise all warehouse personnel in assigned shift in receipts, stocking, inventories, order fulfillment and shipments of all LCI Distribution orders.

Ensure employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their jobs.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC
Monday-Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Some overnight travel required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise all day to day operations and activities of Material Handlers
Organize and prioritize work in order to maximize efficiencies
Ensure inventory integrity for receipts, shipments and moves
Draft and administer annual evaluations
Participate in the hiring process
Oversee cycle count program
Motivate, lead and counsel Material Handlers
Understand and manage product flow.
Effectively perform re-warehousing and slotting tasks
Able to research and resolve discrepancies
Lead the DC’s annual inventory
Promote cross-training and skill development for Material Handlers
Provide leadership and guidance to Material Handlers
Establish, promote and ensure safety guidelines are followed
Provide problem resolution with vendors, customers and other departments
Organize the upkeep and scheduled PMs of material handling equipment
Maintain good housing keeping inside and outside of the facility
Recommend and administer disciplinary actions (PAFs)
Track, record, and approve attendance records
All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate with a minimum five years warehouse experience.
Forklift certified. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and Management. Advanced computer skills.
Proven leadership experience, superior interpersonal skills, ability to develop and motivate team, problem solving abilities, ability to provide and support a vision and direction.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Bi-manual dexterity required. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Why LCI?
Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
Competitive salary and compensation
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Ten paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site Health and Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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