Materials Handling Supervisor Job Description
The following is a full job description for Materials Handling Supervisor. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Materials Handling Supervisor along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Materials Handling Supervisor is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Materials Management Supervisor, Materials Planning Supervisor, Materials Handler III, Materials Handler II, Materials Planning Senior Supervisor, Materials Management Manager, Materials Planning Manager, Materials Planning Assistant I, Materials Planning Assistant II
Requirements and Responsibilities For Materials Handling Supervisor
Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who load and unload material within a warehouse or storage facility. Processes orders from requisitions and dispenses items from stock. Oversees the utilization of hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. Ensures procedures are according to specifications and that resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met. May assist in inventory of stock and stock rotation. Enters information into a computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored data, or respond to inquiries about inventory levels or delivery schedules. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
 
Also referred to as: Materials Handling Supervisor, Materials Load Planning Supervisor, Supervisor of Material Handling
Similar Jobs:  Materials Management Supervisor, Materials Planning Supervisor, Materials Handler III, Materials Handler II, Materials Planning Senior Supervisor, Materials Management Manager, Materials Planning Manager, Materials Planning Assistant I, Materials Planning Assistant II
Level of Education:  Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Materials Handling Supervisor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation