Job Details
**Warehouse Lead**
Petaluma, CA US Regular Full Time
* **GIBSON**
Gibson Brands, Inc. (Gibson or the company), the worlds most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Orville Gibson founded the company in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships and progressive product evolution that is unrivalled among musical instrument companies. Our portfolio of brands includes Gibson as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, and Mesa Boogie; we also own Gibson Pro Audio with brands such as KRK. Many Gibson instruments are highly collectible since Gibson was at the forefront of innovation for many genres of music including big band, rock-n-roll, and blues. Gibson operates via a central headquarters based in Nashville, TN, supporting five manufacturing facilities as well as four regionally-based support centres that enable the sales, marketing, and distribution activities in each of four different worldwide regions.
**Warehouse Supervisor Job Summary**
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the activities of the receiving team members, engaged in the receipt, shipping, inspection, storage and kitting of raw materials. Also responsible for material handling responsibilities in the warehouse by designing and developing product movement and storage systems, improving operations, and supporting manufacturing. Responsibilities include continuous improvement on processes, service and safety for the warehouse. We are seeking career-oriented individuals who desire to become part of a world-class team. This is a full-time position in an aggressive, fast-paced distribution warehouse environment.
**Essential Functions**
**Main duties**
Supervise all activities of the warehouse team members, keeping safety as a constant priority
Responsible for all incoming material inspection, with keen eye for defects
Reports all inconsistencies or defects to Materials Manager in a timely manner
+ Communication with department leads for collection of defective materials from shop floor
+ Supports and helps manage an accurate Cycle Count process on a regular schedule. Participates in full physical inventory process on a yearly basis.
+ Develops warehouse operation systems by determining product handling and storage requirements
+ This role requires regular presence on the shop floor
+ Collection and reporting of excess materials on the production floor
+ Develops team to solve day to day operational issues and reach short and long-term goals**Other duties**
+ Employee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise
**Required Skills/Abilities**
**Skills and Competencies**
+ Strong organization skills
+ Experience with incoming material handling and inspection
+ Attention to detail
+ Small piece part production
+ Computer proficiency, including Excel
+ Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, results oriented environment
+ Ability to stand/walk for 10 hours per day
+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
+ Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
+ Results oriented, taking ownership of goals and objectives.
+ Must be a self-starter
+ Mandatory overtime on an as needed basis
**Education and Experience**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Experience with ERP /MRP systems is desired
+ Previous experience should center on **daily production requirements**
**Work Environment**
+ Manufacturing/warehouse location
**TRAVEL REQUIRED: None**
*Nota Bene:*
The companys job descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible.
We celebrate diversity and Gibson Brands, Inc is an **Equal Opportunity** employer.
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