ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

 

DEFINITION


       Under  direction,  has responsibility  for  the  day-to-day
 operation  of  a  warehouse and the supervision of  all  assigned
 warehouse personnel; does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Prepares  work  schedules  for  all  office  and  warehouse
 personnel.

       Supervises the recording of materials and supplies that are
 received and dispensed from stock.

 Purchases equipment and supplies.

      Prepares reports pertaining to distribution and dispersal of
 stock.

       Consults  with  vendors  concerning  proposed  purchase  of
 materials.

        Establishes  procedures  for  activities   such   as   the
 verification  of  incoming and outgoing shipments,  handling  and
 disposition of materials, and maintenance of inventory.

       Inspects  the  physical  condition  of  the  warehouse  and
 equipment and provides for repairs or replacements.

       Gives  suitable  assignments and instructions  to  assigned
 personnel.

      Supervises the establishment of essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
 by  the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

       Four  (4)  years of experience in the obtaining, recording,
 storing, and issuing of varied types of equipment, materials, and
 supplies, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory
 capacity.

      LICENSE:

       Appointees  will be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than   employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the  essential
 duties of the  position.

      KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

            Knowledge  of  problems involved in  formulating  work
 schedules for workers assigned to the warehouse.

            Knowledge of methods used in dealing with varied types
 of   persons   and  giving  them  clear,  sound,  accurate,   and
 informative directions.

            Knowledge of how to make periodic physical inventories
 of the kind and quantity of stores on hand.

            Knowledge  of  methods  used  in  obtaining,  storing,
 safeguarding, distributing, and supervising the use of equipment,
 materials, and supplies.

             Ability   to  analyze  warehouse  problems,  organize
 assigned work, and develop effective work methods.

            Ability  to  take a leading part in  working  out  the
 internal organization and operating procedures of the warehouse.

            Ability  to  deal firmly and effectively  with  varied
 types   of  individuals  and  give  them  clear,  accurate,   and
 informative directions.

             Ability   to   work  harmoniously  with   associates,
 subordinates, and other groups and individuals interested  in  or
 concerned with the work.

            Ability  to  direct  the recording  of  the  kind  and
 quantity of received stores.

           Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, informative,
 and legible reports.

            Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance
 of essential records and files.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American   Sign  Language or Braille may also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the   accommodation  cannot be made because it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG-04459               CAH                     2/27/97

 This job specification is for local government use only.