Material Management Supervisor

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Co-manages operations and staff at three locations currently utilized to operate the County’s Logistics Services Center. Daily reporting will fluctuate amongst the three locations and transferring from location to location throughout the day may be required based on operational needs. Plans, coordinates, and directs logistics operations to support various county departments. Manages library book routing and redistribution operations. Provides support to the property group with floor level job functions when necessary. Responsible for efficient route scheduling and best-in-class warehouse storage practices. Manages stock control: receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely delivery of goods; material packing and kit assembly. There are two Warehouse Supervisors assigned to Logistics Services, and constant, effective communication amongst the two is critical to assure information is being shared in a timely manner. Staff scheduling coincides with workloads, and daily operations are managed as efficiently as possible. Works with Inventory Manager to plan efficient use of available space. Collects and reports productivity data. Ensures that workplace health and safety requirements are met. Responsible for the Logistics Center security. Oversees vehicle fleet and material handling equipment maintenance. Acts as accountable asset manager for all property assigned to the warehouse division. Responds to changing customer needs and challenges. Uses customer feedback and suggestions to enhance effectiveness. Supports multiple programs as well as emergency response support as needed, which may require extended shifts, and/or modified schedules.

Schedule: Position participates in events which may occur outside of normal business hours.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in finance, accounting or related field plus three years inventory, purchasing or accounts payable experience using an automated system including two years supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain Forklift Safety Training Certificate within six months of hire date

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and a driving record check.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral communication and customer service skills.
• Forklift certified.
• Ability to safely operate all types of material handling equipment.
• Ability to learn and utilize FOCUS procurement and inventory modules.
• Ability to learn and utilize text editing and spreadsheet applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work is performed in a warehouse setting and may require carrying and lifting to 50 pounds. The work is typically performed while sitting with intermittent standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.