Warehouse Supervisor

See yourself at Odyssey.

Join the team as our new Warehouse Supervisor!

Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring

Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), is your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company, providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and freight forwarding, trucking, project logistics and warehousing-distribution services. Our diverse customer base ships a wide variety of products across a variety of modes. AFF operates food grade facilities (FSMA compliant and AIB approved) in dry, hazmat and 100% true temperature protected settings to fit your shipping requirements.

Based in vibrant Anchorage, AK, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

About the Job:

The position of Warehouse Supervisor will have primary responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations of coordinating the efficient operations of the dry area of the warehouse. This includes the maintenance and appearance of the facility, the freight forwarding off-loading / re-loading of containers, day-to-day storage operation and local warehousing.
    
In This Role, You Will:
•    Oversee dock and warehouse personnel in the warehouse. Plan shift start and shift end times to produce an efficient and productive work crew for each day.
•    Learn and understand the cost of running the warehouse, equipment, labor and property.
•    Keep the warehouse in compliance with all State and Federal Agencies. 
•    Supervise dockworkers and forklift operators in the warehouse to ensure work is done in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to established policies and procedures.
•    Keep inventory of supplies for the warehouse at an optimum operating level.
•    Communicate with office and dispatch personnel regarding any discrepancies with shipments of dry cargo.
•    Document incidents in the dry area of the warehouse with camera and written reports.
•    Security of the property and warehouse. Monitor doors, perimeter, alarm systems, fire sprinkler system etc. 
•    Training of employees in the warehouse in new policies and procedures as they become implemented.
•    Observe, oversee, and create new and cost saving ideas to streamline warehouse and forklift operations in the warehouse.
•    Responsible for company property, straps, load bars, shovels, brooms, tools, etc. used in the warehouse.
•    Use computer system and handheld devices to aid in enhancing loading and off-loading performance. 
•    Monitor employee production with KPI Reports. 
•    Train, Develop, and Educate employees in receiving and storing shipments.
•    Discipline employees in the warehouse. on a fair and impartial basis, creating a fair hard-working atmosphere.
•    Handle special assignments per request by management. 
•    Responsible for promoting and maintaining our safety programs with staff in the warehouse. as well as daily, weekly, and monthly safety training.
•    All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

•    High school diploma or equivalent is required.  
•    Minimum of two years of warehouse experience is required.  
•    Experience in a Warehouse Supervisor role is preferred. 
•    Forklift operation experience required. 
•    Must have ability to operate forklift with capacity up to 55,000 lbs. 
•    Able to plan, oversee, and participate in warehouse strategy and planning operations. 
•    Must have strong leadership skills. 
•    Must have ability to multitask.

Location: 
This is an in-office role based in Anchorage, AK.